VOTER IDENTIFICATION                                                                       H.B. 5669 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5669 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Aaron Miller

House Committee:  Elections and Ethics

Senate Committee:  Elections and Government Reform

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Election Law to specify types of picture identification that a person may present for various purposes under the Law, including applying to register to vote and voting.

Currently, the Law requires a person to present an operator's or chauffeur's license issued under the Michigan Vehicle Code, an official State personal identification card issued under Public Act 222 of 1972, or another generally recognized picture ID card in order to apply in person to register to vote or to receive a ballot at the polls. A voter must present one of those items or a photo ID card issued by an institution of higher education or a junior or community college in order to vote a provisional ballot or apply in person for an absent voter ballot.

The bill, instead, would require a person to present "identification for election purposes". That term would mean any of the following:

-- An operator's or chauffeur's license issued under the Michigan Vehicle Code or an enhanced driver license issued under the Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act.

-- An official State personal ID card issued under Public Act 222 of 1972 or an enhanced official State personal ID card issued under the Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act.

-- A current operator's or chauffeur's license issued by another state.

-- A current state personal ID card issued by another state.

-- A current State government-issued photo ID card.

-- A current United States passport or Federal government-issued photo ID card.

-- A current military photo ID card.

-- A current tribal photo ID card.

-- A current student photo ID card issued by a high school in Michigan, an institution of higher education in the State described in the State Constitution, a junior college or community college established under the State Constitution, or another accredited degree- or certificate-granting college or university, junior college, or community college located in Michigan.

MCL 168.2 et al.                                                       Legislative Analyst:  Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  4-17-18                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.