HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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In subsection (e) of this section, the former
references to an "affirmation" are deleted as
unnecessary in light of Art. 1, § 9 of the Code, which
authorizes an affirmation to be made in place of an
oath.

In subsection (g)(1) of this section, the former
limitation "relevant to the matters upon which there
have been questions or submission of evidence" is
deleted as unnecessary in light of the power of the
investigating committee under subsection (g)(2) of
this section.

In subsection (h)(1) of this section, the defined term
"hearing" is substituted for the former reference to
"proceedings in which testimony ... is ... adduced",
for brevity and clarity.

In subsection (h)(2)(l) of this section, the phrase
"presiding officer" is substituted for the former word
"chair", to conform to other references in this
subtitle.

In subsection (h)(2)(iv) of this section, the
reference to "other documentary evidence" is added to
reflect subsection (d)(2)(ii) and (3) of this section.

Also in subsection (h)(2)(iv) of this section, the
defined term "person" is substituted for the former
reference to "a witness", since, under subsection (f)
of this section, other persons may submit sworn
statements and may do so in place of testifying.

Defined terms: "Hearing" § 2-1601
"House" § 2-101 "Includes";"including" § 1-101
"Investigating committee" § 2-1601 "Person" § 1-101
"Senate" § 2-101

SUBTITLE 17. PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTIES.

2-1701. ELECTRICAL VOTING MACHINE.

(A)  USE RESTRICTED.

A PERSON WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT
OPERATE AN ELECTRICAL VOTING MACHINE TO VOTE ON A QUESTION BEFORE
THE SENATE OR THE HOUSE.

(B)  PENALTIES.

IN ADDITION TO ANY PENALTY THAT THE SENATE OR THE HOUSE
SETS, A PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS SECTION IS
GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO
IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS.