Senator Devine proposes the following amendment (SMIN-5683.MW0009S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new SECTION to read:

SECTION X. (A) The State Election Commission shall implement a statewide voter education and public information program concerning any changes to congressional district boundaries enacted pursuant to Section 7-19-35 for the 2026 election cycle.

(B) The voter education program must include, at a minimum:

 (1) direct written notice to affected registered electors;

 (2) publication of updated congressional district maps and precinct information on the State Election Commission website and county election websites;

 (3) a publicly accessible online tool allowing electors to verify their congressional district, polling place, and voter registration information;

 (4) public service announcements through television, radio, print, and digital media;

 (5) outreach efforts targeted toward military and overseas voters, elderly voters, rural voters, first-time voters, and voters with limited internet access;

 (6) coordination with county boards of voter registration and elections regarding polling place updates and election administration changes; and

 (7) voter education materials explaining any revised election dates, filing deadlines, absentee voting procedures, or early voting procedures resulting from implementation of revised congressional district boundaries.

(C) The State Election Commission shall conduct the voter education program in a manner reasonably calculated to ensure that qualified electors are informed of changes affecting their ability to vote in the 2026 election cycle.

(D) The State Election Commission may expend appropriated funds and shall reimburse county boards of voter registration and elections for reasonable costs incurred in carrying out voter education and public notification activities pursuant to this section.

(E) The State Election Commission shall submit a report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than thirty days before the commencement of early voting for the 2026 general election detailing the voter education measures undertaken pursuant to this section.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.