This is a wonderful idea as it educates towards understanding that the vote is a right and important. If the Republicans are against it then they know their policies need changing to attract voters. ( This article indicates to me that the GOP people are not willing to make a forward step, let alone cater for younger voters.)

Republicans have resisted voter registration actions in state after state after state. It's a hallmark of the party.

It is not a hallmark of keeping up with times.