the same time as advertisements for primary or general elections are placed. (7) Coordinate with local media outlets to disseminate information concerning the changes in this legislation. (8) In addition to the items contained in this section, the State Elections Commission may implement additional educational programs in its discretion. (9) The State Election Commission shall implement necessary accommodations to allow voting in each county to comply with the Help America Vote Act. SECTION 6. Article 7, Chapter 13, Title 7 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: 713862. Poll managers shall allow poll watchers to “Section sit directly behind the poll managers responsible for voter identification and verification for the purpose of observing and hearing the voting process.” SECTION 7. The General Assembly finds that all the provisions contained in this act related to one subject as required by Section 17, Article III of the Constitution of this State in that each provision relates directly to or in conjunction with other sections to the subject of election reform as stated in the title. The General Assembly further finds that a common purpose or relationship exists among the sections, representing a potential plurality but not disunity of topics, notwithstanding that reasonable minds might differ in identifying more than one topic contained in this act. SECTION 8. SECTION 1 takes effect on July 1, 2012. However, the implementation of the procedures provided for in SECTION 1 is contingent upon the State Election receipt of Commission’s funds necessary to implement these provisions. Until the provisions of SECTION 1 are fully funded and executed, implementation of the provisions of SECTION 1 do not prohibit the State Election Commission from issuing voter registration cards by the methods allowed before the implementation of SECTION 1. SECTION 9. Except as otherwise provided in this act, this act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
the same time as advertisements for primary or general elections are placed. (7) Coordinate with local media outlets to disseminate information concerning the changes in this legislation. (8) In addition to the items contained in this section, the State Elections Commission may implement additional educational programs in its discretion. (9) The State Election Commission shall implement necessary accommodations to allow voting in each county to comply with the Help America Vote Act. SECTION 6. Article 7, Chapter 13, Title 7 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: “Section 713862. Poll managers shall allow poll watchers to sit directly behind the poll managers responsible for voter identification and verification for the purpose of observing and hearing the voting process.” SECTION 7. The General Assembly finds that all the provisions contained in this act related to one subject as required by Section 17, Article III of the Constitution of this State in that each provision relates directly to or in conjunction with other sections to the subject of election reform as stated in the title. The General Assembly further finds that a common purpose or relationship exists among the sections, representing a potential plurality but not disunity of topics, notwithstanding that reasonable minds might differ in identifying more than one topic contained in this act. SECTION 8. SECTION 1 takes effect on July 1, 2012. However, the implementation of the procedures provided for in SECTION 1 is contingent upon the State Election Commission’s receipt of funds necessary to implement these provisions. Until the provisions of SECTION 1 are fully funded and executed, implementation of the provisions of SECTION 1 do not prohibit the State Election Commission from issuing voter registration cards by the methods allowed before the implementation of SECTION 1. SECTION 9. Except as otherwise provided in this act, this act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
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