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Associated Press - February 9, 2010 12:14 PM ET
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho voters could have to present photo identification before casting their ballots, if a bill introduced in the House State Affairs Committee become law.
The measure introduced Tuesday is similar to a plan broached a year ago, but House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, the sponsor, says it includes additions favored by Secretary of State Ben Ysursa and county clerks.
There are lingering hurdles, however.
For instance, Moyle says no compromise was reached on how to handle absentee or mail-in voters who don't show up at the polls. He says there could be a second bill.
Under this measure, voters would have to present a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.
Those who no longer have valid licenses or other photo identification, such as elderly people, would merely have to sign an affidavit saying they are who they say they are, Moyle said.
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