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HB 2437 - Amends Voting Registration Requirements - Key Vote
Kansas Key Votes
Stages
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - Feb. 29, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (80-43) - Feb. 23, 2012(Key vote)
Title: Amends Voting Registration Requirements
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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).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 12, 2012
Title: Amends Voting Registration Requirements
Committee Sponsors
- Elections (Sponsor)
