SB 247

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.

This bill exempts any individual who registers before the close of registration

and whose registration indicates that he or she is at at least 65 years of age from the

requirement to present or enclose a copy of his or her proof of identification. Under

the bill, information as to whether an elector is at least 65 years of age becomes a part

of the statewide voter registration list and the poll list that is used to administer

elections at each polling place on election day.