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By: McKenzie Kemper, Freelance Journalist-in-Training
The Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee in the Senate met on Feb. 9, 2021 to discuss Bill 173, which covers election voter registration photo ID requirements, voter identification care creation, provisional ballots establishment, and appropriations.
This bill was brought by Sen. Scott Newman (R-District 18) to the General Assembly in 2020, but the process of passing the bill was cut short because of COVID-19. This bill relies heavily on the federal Supreme Court case of Crawford v. Marion County, in which it was determined that there are several legitimate state interests in implementing photo ID voting methods. This bill is also similar to one brought forth in the 2012 session, but it does not have Minnesota constitutional requirements. The bill is designed to address the rare cases of voter fraud in Minnesota and promote voter confidence. The committee’s primary concern on Tuesday was the bill provision that would