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MN HF2644
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 requiring all voters to present valid photographic identification before voting.
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Mandates the state provide 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.
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Submits the proposed amendment to voters at the 2012 general election with a yes/no ballot question.
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Maintains existing voter eligibility requirements: 18 years or older, U.S. citizen for three months, and 30-day precinct residence.
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