HJR 53
Modifies provisions of the constitution relating to suffrage and elections
Sponsor:
LR Number:
4553S.07T
Last Action:
5/25/2016 - Delivered to Governor
Journal Page:
Title:
SS HJR 53
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
Upon voter approval
House Handler:

Current Bill Summary

SS/HJR 53 - Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment provides that any person seeking to vote in person may be required by general law to identify himself or herself as a United States citizen and a resident of the state by providing valid, government-issued photo identification. Exceptions may be provided for by general law.

This amendment is identical to SJR 5 (2015), HJR 1 (2015), and SJR 31 (2014), substantially similar to SJR 20 (2016), and similar to SJR 6 (2013), HJR 5&12 (2013), HCS/HJR 89 (2012), HJR 92 (2012), HCS#2/SJR 2 (2011), and HJR 64 (2010).

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