Mississippi: Senate passes voter I.D. bill
The Hattiesburg American reports: The annual legislative fight over voter identification moved to the Senate floor on Thursday as lawmakers debated for more than two hours about the need to require ID at the polls.
The legislation, which passed on a 34-18 vote, comes in a year when pending legal action could influence how swiftly Mississippi adopts an ID requirement.
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The bill is separate from a more comprehensive election package promoted by Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. Hosemann s proposal also has a voter ID provision.
The bill passed Thursday would require voters to show a valid photo ID, a government document with their name and address on it or a Social Security card. Acceptable photo ID includes driver s licenses, passports, student and employee cards. -- Hattiesburg American - www.hattiesburgamerican.com - Hattiesburg, Miss.