HB 2437 - Amends Voting Registration Requirements - Kansas Key Vote
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Sean Gatewood voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- Feb. 29, 2012
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 23, 2012
- Introduced
- Jan. 12, 2012
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Title: Amends Voting Registration Requirements
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that amends the effective date for the requirement for proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Highlights:
- Requires individuals registering to vote to provide proof of United States citizenship, beginning June 15, 2012 (Sec. 1).
- Authorizes an identification card issued by an Indian tribe or nation to be included as photo identification that may be presented prior to voting (Sec. 2).
- Authorizes citizens ages 17 and older to apply to obtain a birth certificate free of charge when using it for voter registration (Sec. 3).
Title: Amends Voting Registration Requirements
Committee Sponsors
- Elections Committee (Sponsor)