(AP) — West Virginia senators
have passed a less strict version of a bill requiring voters to show
identification while at the polls.
On Friday,
the Senate voted 20-14 for the measure requiring people to show anything from
driver's licenses to credit cards. Many documents that qualify wouldn't have to
contain photos, including utility bills or paychecks within six months of the
election, or voter registration cards.
Instead of
presenting ID, a voter could also be accompanied to the polls by an adult who
has known the voter at least six months, including poll workers.
Otherwise,
voters would cast provisional ballots.
It would be
effective in 2018.
The bill
heads back to the House, which passed a version that included fewer ID options
without photos. The legislative session ends Saturday.
