1517-S AMH ERIC REIL 019

SHB 1517 - H AMD 294

By Representative Ross

WITHDRAWN 3/10/2009

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  Under law it is clear that persons convicted of a felony who have not met all of their conditions of custody, including paying restitution to their victims, are not allowed to legally vote in our state.  When these persons vote, it calls into question the integrity of our system and oftentimes results in an illegal voter cancelling out the vote of law-abiding citizens.  It is the intent of the legislature to make certain that the voter rolls in our state are maintained and updated so as to ensure that our election system is preserved.

     The office of the secretary of state shall review current practices for purging illegal voters from the statewide voter registration database and make any necessary changes to follow current law and further enhance the integrity of our election system."

     Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Requires the Office of the Secretary of State to review current practices for purging illegal voters from the statewide voter registration database.

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