Bill > HB1431

This bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to proof of citizenship for voters. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring voters to provide a valid form of identification, such as a North Dakota driver's license or tribal ID, before receiving a ballot. If the voter's ID does not have all the required information (legal name, current North Dakota address, and date of birth), they can supplement it with other documents like a utility bill or paycheck. 2. Allowing voters who do not have a valid ID to cast a provisional ballot that will be set aside and only counted if the voter provides the required ID to the election official before the canvassing board meeting 13 days after the election. 3. Specifying that if a voter's ID indicates they are a non-citizen, but they assert they are a citizen, they can also cast a provisional ballot that will only be counted if they provide updated ID showing they are a citizen before the canvassing board meeting. 4. Directing the Secretary of State to develop uniform procedures for handling the provisional ballots cast under these circumstances. The bill aims to strengthen voter identification requirements, particularly related to citizenship, while providing a process for voters without the required ID to still participate.

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https://www.ndlegis.gov/assembly/68-2023/regular/bill-overview/bo1431.html