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SB 1 - Requires Photo Identification to Vote - Virginia Key Vote

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NOTE: THE LEGISLATURE CAST MULTIPLE VOTES ON THE GOVERNOR'S AMENDMENT(S) TO THE LEGISLATION. IF THE LEGISLATURE ACCEPTS THE ENTIRETY OF THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION(S), THE LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNOR ACTION. IF THE LEGISLATURE REJECTS THE RECOMMENDATION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART), THE GOVERNOR CAN SUBSEQUENTLY ELECT TO SIGN OR VETO THE LEGISLATION.

NOTE: THE LEGISLATURE CAST MULTIPLE VOTES ON THE GOVERNOR'S AMENDMENT(S) TO THE LEGISLATION. IF THE LEGISLATURE ACCEPTS THE ENTIRETY OF THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION(S), THE LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNOR ACTION. IF THE LEGISLATURE REJECTS THE RECOMMENDATION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART), THE GOVERNOR CAN SUBSEQUENTLY ELECT TO SIGN OR VETO THE LEGISLATION.

NOTE: THE LEGISLATURE CAST MULTIPLE VOTES ON THE GOVERNOR'S AMENDMENT(S) TO THE LEGISLATION. IF THE LEGISLATURE ACCEPTS THE ENTIRETY OF THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION(S), THE LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNOR ACTION. IF THE LEGISLATURE REJECTS THE RECOMMENDATION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART), THE GOVERNOR CAN SUBSEQUENTLY ELECT TO SIGN OR VETO THE LEGISLATION.

NOTE: THE LEGISLATURE CAST MULTIPLE VOTES ON THE GOVERNOR'S AMENDMENT(S) TO THE LEGISLATION. IF THE LEGISLATURE ACCEPTS THE ENTIRETY OF THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION(S), THE LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNOR ACTION. IF THE LEGISLATURE REJECTS THE RECOMMENDATION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART), THE GOVERNOR CAN SUBSEQUENTLY ELECT TO SIGN OR VETO THE LEGISLATION.

NOTE: THE LEGISLATURE CAST MULTIPLE VOTES ON THE GOVERNOR'S AMENDMENT(S) TO THE LEGISLATION. IF THE LEGISLATURE ACCEPTS THE ENTIRETY OF THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION(S), THE LEGISLATION BECOMES LAW WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNOR ACTION. IF THE LEGISLATURE REJECTS THE RECOMMENDATION (IN WHOLE OR IN PART), THE GOVERNOR CAN SUBSEQUENTLY ELECT TO SIGN OR VETO THE LEGISLATION.

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Title: Requires Photo Identification to Vote

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires voters to present a valid form of identification prior to voting.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that valid forms of identification include, but are not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
    • Virginia Voter registration card;
    • Social Security card;
    • Valid driver’s license;
    • Federal or state government identification;
    • Identification card from a 4-year Virginia college or university;
    • Employer issued photo identification; or
    • Copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck containing the name and address of the voter.
  • Authorizes anyone without a valid form of identification to cast a provisional ballot (Sec. 1).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Requires Photo Identification to Vote

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires voters to present a valid form of identification prior to voting.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that valid forms of identification include, but are not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
    • Virginia Voter registration card;
    • Social Security card;
    • Valid driver’s license;
    • Federal or state government identification;
    • Identification card from a 4-year Virginia college or university;
    • Employer issued photo identification; or
    • Copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck containing the name and address of the voter.
  • Authorizes anyone without a valid form of identification to cast a provisional ballot (Sec. 1).

NOTE: THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CAST A TIE-BREAKING VOTE ON THIS LEGISLATION.

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