Elections; voter identification requirements. (SB554)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

Introduced
X
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Elections; voter identification requirements; absentee voting eligibility and procedures. Revises the list of items that a voter may show to prove identification at the polls. The bill adds to the list several items now allowed to prove the identity of first-time voters for federal elections: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck that shows the name and address of the voter. The bill deletes the provision that allows a voter to sign a sworn statement that he is the named registered voter he claims to be in lieu of showing identification. Amends § 24.2-643, § 24.2-651.1, § 24.2-653, § 24.2-701, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/09/2008 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086243288
  • 01/09/2008 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 02/05/2008 Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (6-Y 9-N) (see vote tally)