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AZ HB2296

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Fillmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 16-579 to require electors to present government-issued photo identification before receiving a ballot.

  • Replaces the current system allowing alternative identification documents (utility bills, bank statements, vehicle registration, etc.) with a requirement for valid government-issued photo ID bearing the elector's photograph, name, and address.

  • Electors unable to present compliant government-issued photo identification may only vote a provisional ballot or conditional provisional ballot.

  • Requires an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature for the amendment to become effective, per Arizona Constitution article IV, part 1, section 1.

Legislative Description

Government-issued voter identification; requirement

Requirements

Last Action

House read second time

1/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2022
Government & Elections1/20/2022

Full Bill Text

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