Voter ID bills move closer to verdict in Oklahoma Legislature

 
BY BARBARA HOBEROCK - Tulsa World | Modified: March 7, 2009 at 12:10 pm | Published: March 7, 2009   

Two controversial measures calling for voters to produce identification at the polls are expected to be heard in the state Legislature next week.

Rep. Sue Tibbs, R-Tulsa, has filed House Bill 1037, which would require a photo ID issued by the state, federal government, a county, a municipality or a federally recognized tribe to be shown when voting.

photo - Two bills calling for voters to show identification on Election Day are expected to be heard in the Legislature next week. Oklahoman archive photo BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER
Two bills calling for voters to show identification on Election Day are expected to be heard in the Legislature next week. Oklahoman archive photo BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER

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Those unable to produce photo identification could sign a statement attesting to who they are and would be allowed to vote.

The measure would take effect Nov. 1.

Sen. John Ford,...
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