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numbers (but we will identify you only by name); and state to enter into one or more multistate voter list maintenance organizations, including the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

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“Our state is not currently a member of ERIC, but we need to put policies in place that will stop it from happening in the future. It’s simple, we don’t need to give personal voter information to a non-profit,” Burns said. “We must stand for fair and secure elections and protect citizens’ private information.”

SB 426 authorizes the secretary of a county election board to utilize GPS technology to ensure voters are assigned to the appropriate precinct.

“After the Legislature determines the district boundaries, county election boards are responsible for determining precincts. Using GPS to check addresses to ensure they are in the correct precinct will further ensure that we have an even number of voters across every district and in every precinct.”

These bills can be considered after the legislative session convenes on Feb. 6.

——Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, have filed universal school choice legislation to benefit children in all corners of the state. Daniels’ Education Freedom Act, Senate Bill 822, provides parents the option of tapping into a portion of their child’s education dollars to pay for a variety of education services, including tuition.

“It’s time to empower Oklahoma parents to be able to choose the best education for their own children, regardless of their zip code or financial circumstances,” Daniels said. “The Education Freedom Act gives them the tools to make that happen. If we truly want to be a top ten state, let’s give parents, seeking an alternative to their public school, the chance to give their child the best chance for academic success and the promise of a bright future.”

The bill allows parents to establish an account in the office of the State Treasurer from which to reimburse education service providers. The amount available is determined by the annual state per pupil expenditure set by the Department of Education.