The Pennsylvania House of Representatives, June 23, passed, 108-88, a bill requiring most voters to present photo identification at every election.
The bill is now before the Senate.
HB 934 was introduced, March 4, by Daryl Metcalfe (R-12) and 47 co-sponsors including Steve Barrar (R) whose 160th District includes much of southwest Delaware County.
The bill requires “electors” i.e. voters to present a document issued by either the State of Pennsylvania or the United States which has a photograph of the individual to whom the document was issued along with an expiration date.
It also requires that the name of the individual to whom the document was issued conform to the name of the individual as it appears in the district register — a point which could be an annoying surprise to many long-time voters.
The bill allows those who have a religious objection to being photographed to present a valid-without-photo driver’s license or a valid-without-photo identification card issued by the Department of Transportation. The exception appears to have been written with the Amish in mind.
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It also requires that the name of the individual to whom the document was issued conform to the name of the individual as it appears in the district register — a point which could be an annoying surprise to many long-time voters.”
I suppose this means that if the middle name or initial is left out (or put in)it could create a problem. But it’s a problem that could easily be corrected. Let’s go for it.
I’m curious how this will develop further in 2012. Wish you all a merry christmas and a happy new year.