Voter Identification Requirements
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Bill Summary - 21LSO-0192 Bill No.: HB0075 Effective: 7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 21LSO-0192 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0072 Chapter No.: 114 Prime Sponsor: Gray Catch Title: Voter identification. Subject: Requires voters to present acceptable identification before in-person voting . Summary/Major Elements: This act requires voters to present a form of acceptable identification before in-person voting at a polling place or absentee polling place . Forms of acceptable identification include valid forms of photo identification issued by a state, tribal or federal government, a Wyoming higher educational institution or public school, and Medicare and Medicaid insurance cards. Voters who do not present acceptable identification may cast provisional ballots. Further, this act requires the Department of Transportation to waive the fee on identification cards if the card is to be used only for the purpose of voter identification. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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Last checked Aug 6, 9:25 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because adding a Medicaid card is consistent with previous policy decisions regarding Medicare cards and similar identification documents.
Why they voted this way
The speaker believes it is the legislature's job to set voting parameters in statute rather than leaving them to rule and regulation, noting that safeguards like provisional ballots prevent disenfranchisement.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because amendments have addressed concerns about disenfranchisement and it is important to strengthen election processes to ensure public confidence.
D · H45
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the bill because there is no problem to solve in Wyoming, viewing it as jumping on a bandwagon without reason.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because showing identification is standard practice in society and constituents are happy to provide ID for the privilege of voting.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it assures fair elections and constituents want this measure, noting that exceptions have been made to include everyone.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because their constituents strongly want it and they believe it is a good measure that does not disenfranchise anyone.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because young voters are surprised they don't need ID, and election judges indicate that showing ID will not be a problem.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because voter suppression in their district is real but occurs on the reverse side of party lines.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the bill because they believe it sets bad voting policy and poses a real threat to democracy by increasing barriers.
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The amendment modifies voter identification requirements and adds new provisions for fees related to obtaining identification cards.
The amendment adds new types of photo identification that voters can use to vote in person.
The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill that relates to voter identification requirements.
The amendment changes the catch title of HB0075 from 'Voter identification fraud-prevention' to 'Voter identification'.
The amendment adds new types of identification that voters can use to vote in person, including IDs from certain Native American tribes and educational institutions.
The amendment changes the definition of acceptable identification for voting to include IDs issued by specific Native American tribes in Wyoming.
The amendment adds new types of photo identification that voters can use to vote in person.
The amendment adds a new type of acceptable identification for voting: a valid Medicaid insurance card.