AJR 78

This constitutional amendment, proposed to the 2023 legislature on first

consideration, provides that a qualified elector may not vote in any election unless

the elector presents photographic identification issued by this state, by the federal

government, by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state,

or by a college or university in this state, that verifies the elector's identity.

Acceptable forms of photographic identification must be specified by law. The

amendment authorizes the legislature to pass laws establishing exceptions to the

photographic identification requirement. Additionally, if an elector is unable to

present valid photographic identification before voting on election day, the elector

must be given the opportunity to cast a provisional ballot and present valid

photographic identification at a later time and place, as provided by law.

A constitutional amendment requires adoption by two successive legislatures,

and ratification by the people, before it can become effective.