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MO HJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tony Dugger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VIII of the Missouri Constitution to allow general law to require in-person voters to present identification, including valid government-issued photo ID

  • Requires voters to verify their identity, U.S. citizenship, and Missouri residency when voting in public elections

  • Allows the General Assembly to establish exceptions to the photo ID requirement through subsequent legislation

  • Scheduled the constitutional amendment for voter approval at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • Introduced by Representative Dugger during the 98th General Assembly's First Regular Session

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 a valid government-issued photo identification

Last Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

4/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight4/21/2015
Fiscal Review2/18/2015
Select Committee on State and Local Governments2/3/2015
Elections1/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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