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AR HJR1007
Joint Resolution
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mark Lowery
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AI Summary
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Requires in-person voters to present valid government-issued photographic identification before receiving a ballot at early voting or on election day.
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Requires absentee ballot voters to submit proof of identity with their ballot.
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Allows voters unable to present required identification to vote a provisional ballot that can only be counted if the voter later certifies it through a process established by law.
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Directs the General Assembly to enact implementing laws defining acceptable forms of identification and exceptions to identification requirements.
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Requires Arkansas to issue photographic identification at no charge to eligible voters who lack acceptable identification, with the state-issued ID qualifying as proof of identity for absentee ballots; amendment becomes effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Requiring The Presentation Of Certain Identification When Casting A Ballot.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015