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GSGL-18. OPTIONAL POLL HOURS (C) that mandates to have their polls open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for state elections. Prior to 1983, cities under 1,000 population, located outside the metropolitan area could by resolution fix the poll hours no later than 9:00 am for a state general election and no later than 5:00 pm for a state primary. This flexibility would reduce costs to very small cities. The League also supports legislation for municipalities to set their polling hours by referendum. GSGL-19. CITY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS (C) The League supports extending income tax credits for contributions to city election campaigns. Candidates should be encouraged to seek broader backing from among constituents by extending state income tax credits to cover contributions to city elect`_on campaigns. GSGL-20. ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION (C) ter registration prior to election day and current system of voter reeistration. The following steps would improve the current system: 1. Election day registration and voting should be permitted, but not mandated, to take place in adjacent rooms. 2. Certain penalties for election day infractions are so severe that they constitute a barrier to effective enforcement of the law. The L^ague recommends that the laws be reviewed and modified where necessary so that the laws can be effectively enforced. 3. Any state mandated registration programs should be accompanied by sufficient otate funds to pay local costs on a continuing basis. 4. A person other than an election official vouching for others should be limited to five other persons other than immediate family. 5. The League encourages the promotion of pre -election day registration through the media and all other available means. 6. The League supports legislation allowing the removal of a registration card after the city twice receives official postal notification that the notice of registration is undeliverable at the individuals last known address. 10