SJR 9 – Allows enabling legislation for photographic identification for voting

• Sponsor: Engler
• LR Number: 0727S.01I
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 1/31/2011 - Voted Do Pass S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
• Effective Date: Upon Voter Approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 9 - Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment provides that a voter seeking to vote in person shall be required by general law to identify himself or herself as a United States Citizen and a resident of the state by producing valid, government-issued photo identification. Exceptions may be provided for by general law.

This resolution is similar to HJR 64 (2010), and SJR 2 (2011).

CHRIS HOGERTY