One of five proposed constitutional amendments regarding voter integrity was recently approved by the state House and Senate.
State officials say that requiring voters to show identification when they show up to the polls is one of five proposed amendments to gain approval, but emotions towards it are mixed with supporters arguing that it would ensure fairness and protection of the voting system during elections and opponents, however, argue that it would allow for voter suppression.
Senator Joe Pittman said on Indiana in the Morning that the Senate passed a constitutional question on voter identification, which means that its need to be passed twice before the public can vote on it. He said the amendment is a “no-brainer.”
If the amendment is passed during the next session, it could be put to voters as early as May 2023.
Pittman also said Governor Tom Wolf has signed off on legislation that prohibits third-party funding for county elections. He said that, while third-party funding is now illegal, the state is taking measures to fund counties for timely election results.
You can watch Senator Pittman’s interview here.
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