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1 1 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
1 2 BY PETERSEN and HUSER
1 3 A Concurrent Resolution requesting that the legislative
1 4 council establish an interim study committee to study
1 5 internet voting.
1 6 WHEREAS, the right of citizens to vote is a
1 7 cornerstone of American democracy; and
1 8 WHEREAS, improving voting access for citizens while
1 9 maintaining citizens' trust in the confidential nature
1 10 of voting are laudable goals of governments and their
1 11 officials; and
1 12 WHEREAS, increasing voter turnout is a constant
1 13 challenge for governments and their officials around
1 14 the nation and for political parties; and
1 15 WHEREAS, use of the internet has become common
1 16 practice for millions of Americans; and
1 17 WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon government officials
1 18 to take steps to ensure public trust and confidence in
1 19 voting technology; NOW THEREFORE,
1 20 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE
1 21 SENATE CONCURRING, That the legislative council is
1 22 requested to establish a legislative interim study
1 23 committee for the 2004 interim on internet voting,
1 24 including whether it is feasible to consider use of
1 25 that type of voting system in Iowa; and
1 26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the interim committee
1 27 shall submit a report of its findings and
1 28 recommendations relating to internet voting to the
1 29 General Assembly by January 15, 2005.
1 30 LSB 5235YH 80
2 1 sc/sh/8
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