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2005 SESSION

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SB 883 Voter identification requirements; must present identification containing a photograph & signature.

Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Elections; voter identification requirements.  Provides that voters must present identification containing a photograph and signature. The State Board of Elections is directed to provide a voter registration card with a photograph and signature for any person not having a driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Voters who do not offer valid identification may cast a provisional ballot. The bill is effective January 1, 2006.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/05  Senate: Prefiled & ordered printed; offered 01/12/05 055272782  pdf | impact statement
• 01/24/05  Senate: Introduced bill reprinted 055272782  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/11/05  Senate: Prefiled & ordered printed; offered 01/12/05 055272782
• 01/11/05  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/24/05  Senate: Introduced bill reprinted 055272782
• 02/01/05  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in P. & E. (13-Y 2-N)