2006 House Bill 6007

Give free state ID card to indigent

Introduced in the House

April 26, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To require the Secretary of State to waive the $10 state identification card fee for any individual who presents evidence that he or she is unable to pay it. Note: Under recently passed legislation now under review by the state Supreme Court, a photo ID card would be required for voting.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

May 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To tie-bar the bill to ones that would create early voting, election day voter registration, and unlimited absentee voting.

The amendment failed 47 to 59 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To require the Secretary of State shall take all reasonable steps to educate citizens about the free ID card option, and the need to have an ID card to vote.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 63 to 43 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 4, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform