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IN SB0366

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Randall Head

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the exemption that allowed voters residing in state-licensed care facilities to vote without providing proof of identification at their polling place

  • Requires voters casting absentee ballots by mail to include a photocopy of their proof of identification in the mailing envelope (but not in the sealed ballot envelope)

  • Exempts military voters, overseas voters, and address confidentiality program participants from the new absentee ballot photo ID requirement

  • Directs county election boards to treat absentee ballots as provisional ballots if the voter's proof of identification is missing or does not qualify under state law

  • Makes copies of voters' proofs of identification confidential and requires destruction after 22 months unless a court order mandates continued preservation

Legislative Description

Proof of identification for absentee voters.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Elections

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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