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MO HB1611
Bill
Status
1/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joe McGaugh
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts section 115.135 of Missouri Revised Statutes relating to voter registration requirements.
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits name changes by common usage based on common law for voter registration purposes.
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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