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Lawmakers debate early voting and ID rules
Posted: 02.09.2010 at 11:17 AM
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (AP) -- Missouri House members are considering a bill that could require voters to show a photo ID before casting a ballot but allow them to vote before Election Day.
   
The House Elections Committee heard testimony Tuesday on a constitutional amendment that would allow future laws requiring photo IDs and permitting early voting periods. It also debated a Republican bill that sets up early voting.
   
Lawmakers have debated early voting and photo ID requirements for the past several years. Generally, Democrats have touted early voting periods, and Republicans have called for a photo ID requirement.
   
Lawmakers approved a photo ID requirement in 2006, but the state Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional.

(Copyright ©2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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