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SB 2 - Requires Photo ID to Vote - Key Vote

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David Meeks voted Yea (Passage With Amendment) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Veto Override Passed (House) (52-45) - (Key vote)

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote

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NOTE: A SIMPLE MAJORITY IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Legislation - Veto Override Passed (Senate) (21-12) - (Key vote)

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote

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NOTE: A SIMPLE MAJORITY IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

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Legislation - Vetoed (Executive) -

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote


Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (Senate) (22-12) - (Key vote)

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires voters to provide photo identification to vote, effective either January 1, 2014 or when funds are available to the Secretary of State.

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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (51-44) - (Key vote)

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for SB 2 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.

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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (23-12) - (Key vote)

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires voters to provide photo identification to vote, effective either January 1, 2014 or when funds are available to the Secretary of State.

Highlights:
  • Requires individuals to present “proof of identity” in order to vote in person (Sec. 2). 
  • Defines “proof of identity” as a document or identification card that (Sec. 1):
    • Shows the name and photograph of the voter;
    • Is issued by the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the state; and 
    • Is not expired or has expired no more than 4 years before the date of the election.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to provide for the issuance of free voter identification cards requested by individuals who do not have another valid proof of identity (Sec. 5).
  • Requires individuals who vote by absentee ballot to present a copy of one of the following (Sec. 2):
    • Current and valid photo identification; or
    • Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows name and address of the voter. 
  • Exempts residents of long-term care facilities from presenting proof of identity in order to vote (Sec. 2).
  • Requires residents of long-term care facilities to provide documentation from the administrator of the facility attesting that the person is a resident of the facility (Sec. 2).
  • Requires poll workers to issue a provisional ballot to a voter who fails to provide proof of identity (Sec. 4).
  • Requires a provisional ballot cast by a voter who did not provide proof of identity to be counted if the voter provides (Sec. 5):
    • Proof of identity by noon on the Monday following the election; or
    • An affidavit stating the voter cannot provide proof of identity because the voter is either indigent or has a religious objection to being photographed.
  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect on January 1, 2014, unless funds for issuing voter identification cards have not been appropriated and made available (Sec. 7).
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Legislation - Introduced (Senate) -

Title: Requires Photo ID to Vote

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