WITHDRAWN 4/14/2005

5743-S.E AMH ERIC REIL 143

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

By Representative Ericksen

    On page 1 of the striking amendment, after line 2, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. It is the intent of the legislature to encourage legally eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote. It is further the intent of the legislature to ensure that citizens legally entitled to vote do not have their votes rendered ineffective due to votes cast by ineligible or illegal voters. Requiring positive identification and proof of citizenship are paramount to a fair and reliable election. Only through prescribed and transparent processes will citizens' trust in elections be restored."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Provides an intent section.