(Pierre, SD – SDBA) The House State Affairs Committee voted 7-6 today (Wednesday) to advance House Bill 1066.
It would require voters to prove they live in South Dakota.
Supporters of the measure say the state’s residency requirements are lax.
Republican Senator John Carley from Piedmont.
(LD 6 Carley voting :16)
However, opponents of the measure say not so fast.
The bill could disenfranchise legitimate votes.
Justin Smith, a lobbyist for the South Dakota Mail Forwarders.
(LD 6 Smith voting :12)
The measure now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.
There are similar bills sponsored by the Secretary of State’s Office that are also pending in the Senate.
