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MN HF2639
Bill
Status
3/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mary Kiffmeyer
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Minnesota Constitution Article VII, Section 1 to require all voters to present valid photographic identification as prescribed by law before voting.
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Mandates that the state provide approved photographic identification to eligible voters at no cost.
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Requires all voters be subject to identical eligibility verification standards regardless of when they registered to vote.
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Amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2012 general election with a yes/no ballot question.
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Maintains existing voter eligibility requirements of age 18+, U.S. citizenship for three months, and 30-day precinct residency.
Legislative Description
Voters required to present photographic identification, photographic identification provided to voters at no charge, equal verification standards required for all voters, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations and Elections
3/5/2012