SJR 6 – Allows for photographic identification for voting

• Sponsor: Kraus
• LR Number: 0061S.01I
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 2/11/2013 - Voted Do Pass S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 6 - Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment provides that a voter seeking to vote in person may 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), HCS#2/SJR 2 (2011), HJR 92 (2012), and HCS/HJR 89 (2012).

CHRIS HOGERTY