February 18, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your VOTERS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 575

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 13, strike "GRANTING DISCRETION".

2. On page 1, line 14, strike "AS TO HOW POLLS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED" and insert in lieu thereof "PROVIDING POLLING LOCATIONS".

3. On page 9, line 3, strike the brackets and line through, strike "may" and "three" and after "select" insert "two or more".

4. On page 12, lines 6 and 7, strike "registered voter" and insert in lieu thereof "qualified elector".

Respectfully submitted,

Edward C. Sandoval, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 10 For 0 Against

Yes: 10

Excused: Coll

Absent: Foley

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