I received this from The League of Women Voters in Virginia and they asked me to take action and to pass this on. So please, if you're a Virginia resident, contact these state senators and oppose this bill, HB 1337.
(Scheduled to be heard in the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on 2/12/13 at 4pm, Senate Room A.)
This bill removes several items from the list of acceptable identification documents that a voter must present when voting at the polls on Election Day: current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck that shows the name and address of the voter.
The League supports free, fair and accessible elections for all eligible Americans and we oppose efforts to create barriers that block citizens from fully participating in our great democracy. Voting is the one time when all citizens have an equal say in how we shall be governed. This bill threatens our equality, and thus our democracy, by gaming the system for political gain.
If this law passes, it will disenfranchise many voters. Legislators should address the real and serious problems of our state instead of allocating funds to address a non-existent problem.
Senator Obenshain (Chairman) - district26@senate.virginia.gov or 804.698.7526
Senator Howell - district32@senate.virginia.gov or 804.698.7532
Senator Martin - district11@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7511
Senator Deeds - district25@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7525
Senator Alexander -district05@senate.virginia.gov or 804.698.75045
Senator Edwards - district21@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7521
Senator McEachin - district09@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7509
Senator Petersen - district34@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7534
Senator Smith - district19@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7519
Senator Northam - district06@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7506
Senator Vogel - district27@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7527
Senator McWaters - district08@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7508
Senator Carrico - district40@senate.virginia.gov
or 804.698.7540
Please pass this on to anyone you know who lives in Virginia.