Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that amends voter identification requirements and electoral procedures within the state senate.

Highlights:

• Establishes a time frame for a senator's term in office and means of appointment in the case of a vacancy (Sec. 2).

• Specifies revised voter identification requirements when a registered voter applies for an advanced voters ballot (Sec. 3).

• Requires registered voters who request an advance voting ballot in person to provide valid identification, including, but not limited to the following (Sec. 3):
• Valid driver's license number;
• Non-driver's identification number; or
• A photocopy of any other identification provided by the state.

• Prohibits county election officers from providing an advance voting ballot to be transmitted to a voter by mail unless the following requirements are met (Sec. 3):
• The county official has verified that the signature of the requestor matches the signature on file at the county registration records; and
• The person has submitted a valid identification form with their request.

• Authorizes the secretary of state to adopt any rules or regulations required to implement the provisions of this legislation (Sec. 3).

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