AB 460

Currently, with certain exceptions, an individual who votes in an election must

present proof of identification in order to vote. The proof may consist of one of a

number of documents specified by law that contains the name of the individual to

whom the document was issued, which name conforms to the individual's voter

registration, if the individual is registered to vote, and with limited exceptions, that

contains a photograph of the individual. With certain exceptions, an individual who

casts an absentee ballot by mail must enclose a copy of his or her proof of

identification in the envelope containing his or her ballot. One of the acceptable

documents is an unexpired identification card issued by a university or college in this

state that is accredited, that contains the date of issuance and the signature of the

individual to whom it is issued, and that contains an expiration date indicating that

the card expires no later than 2 years after the date of issuance if the individual

establishes that he or she is enrolled as a student at the university or college on the

date that the card is presented.

This bill permits any photo identification card issued by a university or college,

or by a technical college that is part of the state technical college system, to be used

as proof of identification if the card contains the name of the person to whom it is

issued. Under the bill, the card need not contain a date of issuance or expiration date

and no proof of current enrollment is required to be presented by the holder of the

card.