Reply #25: MO: Senators approve Missouri Voter Protection Act (voter reg) [View All]

[EFerrari]

Senators approve Missouri Voter Protection Act

JEFFERSON CITY - Protecting the right of all Missourians to vote in fair and honest elections, the Missouri Senate gave first round approval April 20, 2006 to legislation that enhances the election process in Missouri by shielding all voters from polling place intimidation, cracking down on election fraud, reforming voter registration and extending provisional ballots to all ballot issues.

Senator Delbert Scott, R-Lowry City, sponsored Senate Bill 1014 and said the changes are important given the ample examples of voter fraud in Missouri.

“Every time someone cheats when casting a vote, it discounts an honest vote,” Scott said. “It's important that everyone in Missouri can vote, vote once and know that vote is counted.”

Scott says the Missouri Voter Protection Act assures greater confidence in the election process by implementing a uniform requirement that all voters provide photo identification when casting a ballot. Missourians 65 years old and over are exempt from the photo I.D. requirement. Disabled, home-bound citizens are also exempt and can vote absentee by signing an affidavit.

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