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MO HJR47
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Cox
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters a proposed amendment to Article VIII of the state Constitution for the 2014 general election held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, or at a special election called by the governor
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Adds a new Section 10 to Article VIII allowing Missouri to require in-person voters to present identification, which may include valid government-issued photo identification, to verify citizenship and state residency
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Permits the general assembly to establish exceptions to the identification requirement through general law
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Sets official ballot language asking voters whether the Constitution should be amended to allow requiring voters to verify identity, citizenship, and residence by presenting identification that may include valid government-issued photo identification
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that a person seeking to vote in a public election may be required by general law to provide valid government-issued photo identification
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar - SA 1, SA 1 TO SA 1 OFFERED
5/7/2014