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MO SB27
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires voters to present photo identification at polling places, with acceptable forms limited to: nonexpired Missouri driver's license, nonexpired Missouri nondriver's license, military/veteran ID from U.S. armed forces or Missouri National Guard, or a U.S. or Missouri-issued document with photo, name matching voter registration, and expiration date after the most recent general election
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Allows voters without acceptable photo ID to cast provisional ballots by executing an affidavit citing specific hardships: physical/mental disability, inability to pay for birth certificate or supporting documentation, sincerely held religious belief, or birth on or before January 1, 1941
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Requires the state to provide at least one form of acceptable photo ID at no cost to qualified voters who lack such identification and need it to vote
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Mandates that all election authority implementation costs be reimbursed from state general revenue; if no appropriation is made, election authorities shall not enforce the photo ID requirements
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Becomes effective only upon voter approval of a constitutional amendment authorizing photo identification requirements for elections
Legislative Description
Establishes photo identification requirements for voting
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
2/11/2013