ADOPTED 4/14/2005

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5743-S.E AMH CLEM REIL 162

ESSB 5743 - H AMD TO H AMD (5743-S.E AMH HUNS REIL 137)

By Representative Clements

    On page 8 of the striking amendment, line 23, after "both." insert: "By signing this document, I hereby assert, under penalty of perjury, that I am legally eligible to vote. If I am found to have voted illegally, I may be prosecuted and/or fined for this illegal act. In addition, I hereby acknowledge that my name and last known address will be forwarded to the appropriate state and/or federal authorities if I am found to have voted illegally."

EFFECT: Adds a statement to the oath on voter registration forms that the applicant declares that he or she is eligible to vote under penalty or perjury, and that his or her name and address will be forwarded to appropriate state or federal authorities if he or she is found to have voted illegally.