R 32

2003 -- H 5205

Enacted 01/23/03

J O I N T R E S O L U T I O N

DESIGNATING THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS THE ACTING CHIEF STATE

ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE HELP AMERCA VOTE ACT

Introduced By: Representative Gordon D. Fox

Date Introduced: January 23, 2003

     WHEREAS, The United States Congress has passed H.R. 3295, the "Help America Vote

Act of 2002" (the "Act"); and

     WHEREAS, H.R. 3295 establishes an independent entity entitled the "Election

Assistance Commission Standards Board;" and

     WHEREAS, The said "Election Assistance Commission Standards Board" is to be

composed of members selected by the Chief State Election Official of each state; and

     WHEREAS, H.R. 3295 requires that appointments be made to the said board no later

January 27, 2003: now, therefore, be it

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State is designated as acting Chief State Election

official for the purpose of complying with the appointment requirements of the said Act; and

     RESOLVED, That this resolution and appointment contained herein shall be effective

until July 1, 2003.

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LC01049

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