In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rule and the rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 04/01/2015.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-15 "Voter Registration Requirement."

This rule sets forth the policy for the administration of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993 and the role of the county agency. OFA is amending this rule with minor language changes to improve clarity. The time limit a county agency has to transmit completed voter registration forms to their local board of elections has been updated to five calendar days from five business days to align with federal and state requirements.

Instructions:

The Cash Assistance Manual will be updated as follows:

• The amended rule will replace the previous version of the rule in the Manual.

The rules and forms can be accessed at: http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov.