5124-S.E AMH SHEA REIL 094

ESSB 5124 - H AMD 457

By Representative Shea

FAILED 03/25/2011

    On page 42, after line 9, insert the following:

    "(d) If the signature on the declaration is not the same as the signature on the registration file because the spelling of the name as signed by the voter is not identical to the spelling of the name on the registration file, the ballot may be counted as long as the handwriting is clearly the same.  The auditor must contact the voter to verify the correct spelling of the voter's name."

EFFECT:   Allows ballots to be counted when the spelling of the name on the registration does not match the signature on the declaration as long as the handwriting is clearly the same.  Requires the county auditor to contact the voter to verify the correct spelling.

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