5837 AMH CHEN ZOLL 405

  

SB 5837 - H AMD 1235

By Representative Cheney

On page 1, line 7, after "established to" strike "assist" and insert "collect and publish data that may be used by"

On page 1, line 8, after "subdivisions" strike "with" and insert "and the public for"

On page 3, line 10, after "subdivisions" insert "that the United States census bureau has determined are"

On page 3, line 26, after "database." insert "Staff may not participate in any investigations or uses of the database, or issue any conclusions or opinions, regarding: (a) whether and to what extent existing laws and practices with respect to voting and elections are consistent with public policy; (b) best practices in voting and elections; and (c) potential infringements upon the right to vote."

EFFECT: Clarifies that the database staff are not authorized to participate in any investigations or uses of the database, or issue any conclusions or opinions, regarding whether and to what extent existing laws and practices with respect to voting and elections are consistent with public policy, best practices in voting and elections, and potential infringements upon the right to vote. Clarifies that the database is not authorized to alter the list of jurisdictions required to engage in language assistance under federal law.  

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