ANTHONY, LUCA, en conurrees ess acTseun0 2040 a ee House of Representatives Sees Souwonweadtn Br PENNSYLVANIA — SASS voeraper pt Sahm Api 6, 2017 Honorable Daryl Metcalfe, Chairman House State Government Commitee 1.44 Main Capitol Building Harsisburg, PA. 17120-2012 Dear Chairman Metcalfe, | am reaching out to you to request your assistance in bringing up a package of government reform bills that were refered tothe House State Government Committee. Several ofthe bills: HB94S, HB946, HB947, and HB 951 all would improve Pennsylvania's election process by creating much needed reforms to update the proces. House Bill 945 will allow for same day voter registration. “Thirteen states and the District of Columbia now have same day voter registration programs. Votets will have the opportunity to register at thee polling place on Election Day by providing a form(s) of identification tha includes ‘photo ID with legal name and permanent address. Examples include a valid driver's license or ‘government ID card House Bill 946 will establish a process for early voting in Pennsylvania. Specifically, the legislation will require county boards of election to establish carly voting sites during the two weeks leading up to the primary and general election. [tis important to note that individuals who choose to vote early would have to comply with al the same requirements as individuals who vote ‘on Election Day. To date, thirty-five states and the District of Columbia have some form of early voting orno excuse absentee voting. House Bill 951 will increase the number of fet from 10 to 35 where campaigners are permitted to stand, As Pennsylvania voters arrive at polling locations on Election Day, they often come across aggressive campaigners passing out literature and trying to influence the way an individual will vote. In some situations, this type of abrasive activity Keeps people from going to the polls on Election Day to vote. My bill aims to prevent any unwanted confrontations or voter intimidation by limiting voter contact by mandating politcal activists, campaign staff and candidates must be ‘minimum of 35 feet from a polling location, @rroewoonnerasorverHouse Bll 947 requires any federal, state, county or municipal official to resign prior to running for an elected office that begins before the end oftheir current term. Elected officials would still be permitted to run in an election for another office provided their curent term expires inthe same yearas the election. The bill would also prevent individuals from running for more than one office inthe same election year. House Bill 948 limits the sslary members of the General Assembly may receive for services rendered outside of their duties asa legislator. This bill would prohibit members of the General ‘Assembly from receiving more than 35% of their base for services rendered outside of the duties, of hishher office. We are a fulltime legislature being paid for fulltime service. Influences and time demands from ouside employment do nothing to further our mission of serving our constituents. House Bill 949 requires additional financial disclosure by elected officials and public employees. Specifically, my legislation would require individuals filing a statement of financial interest to ist, not only the source of any outside income, but also the amount. Comprehensive financial disclosure of outside income helps public officials and employees avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest, and reassures the public that officials and employees are working for them, not for special interests or other outside groups in which they may have a financial interest. ‘These bills represent necessary modernization of the electoral process, and outside income requirements for those who are elected. Each ofthese bills focusses on a real and pressing area that needs addressed. Our constituents have been calling for similar changes for years, isn’t it time ‘we listen to them? | respectfully request your assistance in bringing these bills before your Committee in the near future and I thank you for your consideration, I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Soy Pte Tony DeLuca State Representative 32nd Legislative District Honorable Matthew Bradford, Democratic Chairman, House State Goverament Commitee