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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 15, 2006
H. 4757
Introduced by Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young
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Read the first time March 8, 2006.
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 4757) to declare the month of May 2006 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina for the purpose of encouraging people to register to vote and for the purpose, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
GLENN F. McCONNELL for Committee.
TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY 2006 AS VOTER EDUCATION MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING VOTERS ON THE STATE'S NEW VOTING MACHINES TO BE USED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ALL COUNTIES.
Whereas, to accomplish the goals of educating voters on the state's new touch screen voting machines and encouraging people to register and to vote, the General Assembly has determined by this resolution to declare May 2006 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the right of American citizens to vote is ensured by the United States Constitution, and registering empowers citizens to vote on election day, upholding the basis of democracy with one voice, one vote; and
Whereas, the cornerstone of a democracy is an educated, informed, and participatory electorate; and
Whereas, approximately two and one-half million South Carolinians are currently registered to vote, but more than eight hundred thousand people are eligible but have not yet registered; and
Whereas, the voter registration process is easy and convenient, with applications available at county voter registration offices, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and other state agencies. It can also be accomplished online and at various locations across the Palmetto State during voter registration drives; and
Whereas, June 13, 2006, and November 7, 2006, are primary election and general election days, respectively, across South Carolina, with people casting their votes for members of Congress, state constitutional officers, county and local officials, amendments to our state's constitution, and local issues; and
Whereas, the State Election Commission is in the third year of leading a voter education effort under the United States "Help America Vote" Act; and
Whereas, all South Carolina counties for the first time will use the same voting system in the June 13 primary and November 7 general election; and
Whereas, ensuring that all registered voters are familiar with and comfortable using new voting systems is essential to encouraging greater participation in elections. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of General Assembly declare the month of May 2006 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina for the purpose of encouraging people to register to vote and for the purpose of educating voters on the state's new voting machines to be used for the first time in all counties.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Election Commission.
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