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CO HB1128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Libby Szabo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Colorado Revised Statutes 1-1-104(19.5)(a)(VII), which previously allowed copies of utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks, or other government documents showing name and address as valid voter identification.

  • Removes these document types from the list of acceptable identification documents under the Uniform Election Code of 1992 to reduce opportunities for voter identity theft.

  • Applies to all elections conducted on or after the effective date of the act.

  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

Reduce Voter Identity Theft

Last Action

House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

2/12/2014

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, and Military Affairs1/15/2014

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