Reps. Ott, Kirby, and Jordan propose the following Amendment No. 4 to H. 3444 (COUNCIL\ZW\3444C006.CC.ZW21):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting:

/SECTION 1. Section 7-3-10 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately lettered subsection to read:

" ( ) The commission and the executive director shall have the powers and duties as enumerated in this title, including plenary authority to supervise and standardize the performance, conduct, and practices of the county board of elections and voter registration, as established pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 5 to administer elections and voter registration in the State and ensure those boards' compliance with applicable state or federal law or State Election Commission policies, procedures, and regulations regarding the conduct of elections or the voter registration process by all persons involved in the elections process. The State Election Commission may promulgate regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this subsection."

SECTION2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /