legislation: 109-hr-5776

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109-hr-5776 109 hr 5776 Voter Bounty Registration Act of 2006 Government Operations and Politics 2006-07-12 2006-07-12 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] NM R P000588 0 Voter Bounty Registration Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prescribe standards for paid distribution of voter registration application forms. Prohibits any individual from distributing a voter registration application form for federal elections in a state if the individual: (1) is not registered to vote in such elections; (2) has been convicted of a felony under any state or federal law; (3) does not sign and print legibly the individual's name on the form; or (4) does not provide identifying information to the election official to whom the form will be submitted. Excepts from this prohibition the distribution of a voter registration application form by an individual who is not compensated directly or indirectly for it. Establishes criminal penalties for: (1) individuals not meeting such standards; and (2) anyone who employs such an individual knowingly, or who should reasonably be expected to know the individual is ineligible. 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z  

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