5499-S.E AMH .... REIL 146

ESSB 5499 - H AMD TO H AMH (5499-S.E AMH HUNS REIL 151)

By Representative ____________

    On page 6 of the striking amendment, after line 30, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 29A.44 RCW to read as follows:

   Any person desiring to vote at the polls at any primary or election is required to provide identification to the election officer before signing the poll book. The identification required in this section can be satisfied by providing a voter's registration card, or any valid government-issued photo identification, including but not limited to a driver's license, state identification card, passport, tribal identification card, or military identification card. Any individual who desires to vote in person but cannot provide identification as required in this section shall be issued a provisional ballot."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Persons who vote at a poll-site must show a valid photo identification.