The House Committee on Elections

87th Legislature

May 11, 2022

10:00 a.m.

E2.010

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on May 6, 2022, the House Committee on Elections met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Cain, at 10:05 a.m.

 

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Cain; González, Jessica; Beckley; Bucy; Clardy; Fierro; Jetton; Schofield; and Swanson.

 

A quorum was present.

 

 

 

 

The Chair made opening remarks.

 

The Committee heard testimony on the following interim charges:

 

Examine the reporting of election results following an election to determine the reasons for any delays and inaccuracies in the initial reporting of elections results. Make recommendations to ensure that election results are reported in a timely and accurate manner following the closing of the polls.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

Study the effectiveness of new poll watcher training required by SB 1 (87S2).

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

 

 

At 12:19 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

 

 

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Rep. Cain, Chair

 

 

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Justin Williamson, Clerk