Bill > SB1009

This bill amends the existing law on the procedure for determining voter eligibility in elections. The key provisions are: 1. It requires voters to provide proof of identity that includes a photograph, with certain exceptions such as for voter ID cards issued by the county election board and military IDs. 2. If a voter is unable or declines to provide the required proof of identity, they can cast a provisional ballot by signing an affidavit swearing they are the person identified in the precinct registry. This provisional ballot will only be counted if the voter's information substantially matches the voter registration database. 3. The bill provides a process for voters who have legally changed their name or address but not updated their voter registration to have their provisional ballot counted. 4. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2023, when these new voter identification requirements will take effect.