H 5097 - Requiring Voters to Present ID at Polls - Rhode Island Key Vote
Peter Palumbo voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- June 4, 2009
- House Bill Passed
- May 28, 2009
- Introduced
- Jan. 14, 2009
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Stage Details
Title: Requiring Voters to Present ID at Polls
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that would require any person wishing to vote in a primary, special, or general election to provide proof of identity.
Highlights:
-Requires that voters provide identification in order to vote (Sec.1). -Provides a list of acceptable picture and non-picture forms of ID for a two year buffer period and accepted I.D. cards thereafter. (Sec.2). -Allows for those unable to provide ID to cast a provisional ballot, and provide ID at a later date (Sec.2).
Title: Requiring Voters to Present ID at Polls