SB 362 - Requiring Proof of Identification to Vote - Texas Key Vote
Bob Deuell voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- March 31, 2009
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 11, 2009
- Introduced
- Feb. 17, 2009
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Stage Details
Title: Requiring Proof of Identification to Vote
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals intending to vote to present either 1 form of photo identification or 2 different forms of identification at the polling place, or cast a provisional ballot after signing an affidavit stating that they a qualified registered voter.
Highlights:
-Specifies that the following are acceptable forms of photo identification (Sec. 10):
- -Driver's license that has not expired or has been expired for no more than two years;
-Personal identification card that has not expired or has been expired for no more than two years;
-U.S. military identification card that contains a photograph;
-U.S. citizenship certificate that contains a photograph;
-U.S. passport;
-Concealed handgun license; or
-Identification card that contains a photograph and was issued by a federal or state agency, institution, or political subdivision.
- -Voter registration certificate;
-Birth certificate;
-U.S. citizenship papers;
-Marriage license;
-Divorce decree;
-Court records of the individual's adoption, name change, or sex change;
-Identification card issued by a governmental entity for the purpose of obtaining public benefits, including veteran's benefits, Medicaid, or Medicare;
-Temporary driving permit;
-Pilot's license;
-Library Card;
-Hunting or fishing license;
-Utility bill;
-Bank statement;
-Government check;
-Paycheck;
-Official mail addressed to the individual by name from a governmental entity; or
-Other government document that shows the name and address of the individual.
Title: Requiring Proof of Identification to Vote