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MO HB1611

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joe McGaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 115.135 of Missouri Revised Statutes relating to voter registration requirements.

  • Requires voter registration applicants to present identification such as a birth certificate, Native American tribal document, proof of U.S. citizenship, valid Missouri driver's license, or other personal identification at time of registration.

  • Mandates that any name used for voter registration must be the applicant's legal name as it appears on a birth certificate or as legally changed through marriage or court order.

  • Prohibits name changes by common usage based on common law for voter registration purposes.

  • Maintains existing voter registration deadline of the fourth Wednesday prior to an election at 5:00 p.m. (or later closing time of the public building), with a maximum extension to 10:00 p.m. on that same date.

Legislative Description

Requires a person registering to vote to use the person's legal name as it appears on a birth certificate or as changed by marriage or court order

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Elections2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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