Elections; voter identification requirements. (SB554)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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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) |