A law declared unconstitutional in 2006 reappeared in the state Capitol Monday (Jan. 24) as a Senate committee heard arguments about requiring government-issued photo identification at the voting booth.
Five years ago, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled a similar law unconstitutional because it "represents a substantial and heavy burden on Missourians' free exercise of their fundamental right to vote."
Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, one of the bill's sponsors, justified the renewal of the legislation with support from a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision about a case in Indiana. Stouffer said the Indiana statute was ruled to be "...amply justified by the valid interest and protecting the integrity and reliability of the election process."
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