Arkansas lawmakers put voter ID measure on 2018 ballot

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     (AP) – Arkansas lawmakers are putting a voter ID measure on
the ballot next year as they try to reinstate a requirement that was struck down
by the state Supreme Court more than two years ago.
     The Senate on Tuesday approved by a 24-8 vote a plan to put the proposed
constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot. The proposed amendment says the
Legislature shall approve a law requiring voters to show photo identification
before casting a ballot.
     The Legislature enacted a voter ID law in 2013, but the state Supreme Court
struck down the measure the following year and said it violated Arkansas'
constitution.
     The proposal is one of two measures lawmakers have approved for the 2018
ballot. The Legislature has also referred a proposal limiting damage awards in
civil lawsuits.

   

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