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MO HJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
2/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tony Dugger
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires voters to verify their identity, U.S. citizenship, and Missouri residency when voting in public elections
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Allows the General Assembly to establish exceptions to the photo ID requirement through subsequent legislation
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Scheduled the constitutional amendment for voter approval at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
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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