An amendment to specify that to be granted a declaratory judgement states or subdivisions (and not all governmental units within its territory as in the bill) must have eliminated election procedures which the "court" finds inhibited or diluted equal access to the electoral process and engaged in constructive efforts to eliminate intimidation and harassment of voters or potential voters where the "court" finds such intimidation or harassment existed. The bill does not require such court findings.

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Amendment Number
272
Description
An amendment to specify that to be granted a declaratory judgement states or subdivisions (and not all governmental units within its territory as in the bill) must have eliminated election procedures which the "court" finds inhibited or diluted equal access to the electoral process and engaged in constructive efforts to eliminate intimidation and harassment of voters or potential voters where the "court" finds such intimidation or harassment existed. The bill does not require such court findings.
Purpose
An amendment to specify that to be granted a declaratory judgement states or subdivisions (and not all governmental units within its territory as in the bill) must have eliminated election procedures which the "court" finds inhibited or diluted equal access to the electoral process and engaged in constructive efforts to eliminate intimidation and harassment of voters or potential voters where the "court" finds such intimidation or harassment existed. The bill does not require such court findings.
Congress
97
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 5, 1981
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Oct 5, 1981
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 272 — Informed