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AR HJR1007

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires in-person voters to present valid government-issued photographic identification before receiving a ballot at early voting or on election day.

  • Requires absentee ballot voters to submit proof of identity with their ballot.

  • 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.

  • Directs the General Assembly to enact implementing laws defining acceptable forms of identification and exceptions to identification requirements.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Constitutional Amendments2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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