SB 553

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 with his or her absentee ballot application.

This bill permits a veterans identification card issued by the Veterans Health

Administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be used as proof of

identification if the card contains the name of the person to whom it is issued and a

photograph of the individual.