Elections; voter identification requirements, absentee voting eligibility and procedures. (SB963)
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 and provides instead for the voter to vote a provisional ballot if he cannot provide a required form of identification. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098387288 |
01/12/2009 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
02/03/2009 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (9-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |
02/06/2009 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |