HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Elections 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 

PLACE:       E1.026 
CHAIR:       Rep. Jodie Laubenberg 

The Committee will meet to hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:

Charge 2: Study and develop recommendations to improve the integrity of Texas voter registration rolls in an effort to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date voter registration rolls, including but not limited to:  the interstate voter registration crosscheck program SB 795 (84R), the process by which voters are removed from the registration rolls, the impact being removed from jury duty due to citizenship status has on an individual's voter registration, and ways to educate voters about updating their address when they move.  Make appropriate legislative recommendations.

Charge 4: Examine mail-ballot fraud in Texas.  Review recent legislative efforts to address mail-ballot fraud in Texas as well as in other states, and make appropriate legislative recommendations.

Charge 5: Identify policy options to improve compliance with campaign finance reporting laws by local officials and candidates for local office. 

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.