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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)