Election Law – Polling Places – Proof of Identity
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity by requiring the voter to present certain proof of identity; requiring a voter to vote a provisional ballot if the voter is unable to provide proof of identity; and prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 8Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Reichert-Price, Sarah | Allegany County Republican Women's Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Hare, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Love, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Petrovic, Aleksandra | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ansah, Samuela | Disability Rights Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jefferson , Staceylobbyist | Marylanders Against Poverty | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| UNF | Kemerer, Hannibal | Office of Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Apple, Chris | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |