Gateway to Democracy Act of 2004

The Gateway to Democracy Act of 2004 was designed to simplify the voter registration process for young citizens by allowing them to pre-register to vote before reaching the legal voting age. Under this bill, individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license could complete a voter registration form, which would then be held by the state until they became eligible to vote. The legislation aimed to increase civic participation by integrating registration into a routine government service that many young people utilize just before reaching adulthood.