(AP) – Arkansas legislators have approved rules necessary to
implement a new voter-identification law that could go into effect as early as
September.
implement a new voter-identification law that could go into effect as early as
September.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the state Board of Election
Commissioners approved the rules Wednesday for a new law that says voters should
show photo identification before casting ballots. Those without photo
identification can sign a sworn statement saying they’re registered voters in
the state.
Once the emergency rules are approved by the governor’s office, they’ll be
reviewed for approval by lawmakers before the September school elections. A
permanent version of the rules requires public comment in addition to
legislative review and approval.
The proposed law is similar to a voter identification law that was struck down
by the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2014.
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