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MN HF2639

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kiffmeyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Minnesota Constitution Article VII, Section 1 to require all voters to present valid photographic identification as prescribed by law before voting.

  • Mandates that the state provide approved photographic identification to eligible voters at no cost.

  • Requires all voters be subject to identical eligibility verification standards regardless of when they registered to vote.

  • Amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2012 general election with a yes/no ballot question.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Elections3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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