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A proposed constitutional amendment requiring Nebraska voters to show photo identification before they cast a vote won't be debated by the Legislature this year.

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A look at how voter ID laws differ from state to state

Alabama

According to the Alabama Secretary of State, voters need one of the following: Valid Driver's License, valid non-driver ID, valid Alabama photo voter ID, valid state issued ID (Alabama or any other state), valid federal issued ID, valid US passport, valid employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state, Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools), valid military ID, valid tribal ID.

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Alaska

According to Alaska Division of Elections, voters need the following: Identification such as: Voter ID card, driver’s license, state ID, military ID, passport, hunting or fishing license or other current or valid photo ID. If you do not have the one of the identifications listed above, you may present a current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement or other government issued document.

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Arizona

Arizona requires either photo identification or two of the following: Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television, Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election, valid Arizona Vehicle Registration, Indian census card, property tax statement of the elector's residence, tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification, Arizona vehicle insurance card, recorder's certificate, valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder, any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material.”

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Arkansas

In Arkansas, you must provide photo identification in the form of one of the following: a driver’s license, a photo identification card, a concealed carry handgun permit, a U.S. Passport, a student ID or employee badge from an accredited postsecondary institution, a military ID, a voter verification card. or a public assistance ID that shows a photo of the cardholder.

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California

According to the California Secretary of State, "In most cases, a California voter is not required to show identification to a polling place worker before casting a ballot. However, if you are voting for the first time after registering to vote by mail and did not provide your driver license number, California identification number or the last four digits of your social security number on your registration form, you may be asked to show a form of identification when you go to the polls."

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Colorado

Most of Colorado votes by mail, but if voters choose to vote in-person, they must provide identification. A Colorado driver's license or Colorado ID are both acceptable.

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Connecticut

According to the Connecticut Secretary of State, "When you arrive at the polling place the poll worker will request that you present ID, but if you do not have any then in most cases, you may sign an affidavit in lieu of presenting ID. There are several options for identification and they do not need to be a driver's license or have a photo."

Cloe Poisson/Hartford Courant/TNS

Delaware

Delaware doesn't currently have a photo identification law. You will be asked to show identification at the polling place, but if your name is on the poll list and you do not have identification with you, you may sign an affidavit confirming your identity.

Laurence Kesterson/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

Florida

Florida requires voters to provide a valid photo ID with signature at the polls. Any one of the following photo IDs will be accepted: Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, United States passport, debit or credit card, military identification, student identification, retirement center identification, neighborhood association identification, public assistance identification, veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06, employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.

Carolina Hidalgo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS

Georgia

Georgia law requires residents to show photo identification when voting in person. Any of the following forms of identification are acceptable: Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), A Georgia Driver's License, even if expired, valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state, valid U.S. passport ID, valid U.S. military photo ID, Valid tribal photo ID.

Brian Cahn/Zuma Press/TNS

Hawaii

Polling places in Hawaii ask for identification, but a photo is not required. If the voter has no identification, the voter can use their address and date of birth for verification.

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Idaho

In Idaho, a registered voter must either present a photo ID or sign a Personal Identification Affidavit.

Katherine Jones/Idaho Statesman/TNS

Illinois

If you're already registered to vote in Illinois, you don't need to present any identification at the polls. If you registered by mail without including a driver's license number or Social Security number, or if you are registering to vote in person, then you will be asked for identification with a current address on it.

Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/TNS

Indiana

A photo ID is required when voting in Indiana. In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, military ID or U.S. passport is sufficient.

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Iowa

According to the Iowa Secretary of State, "Iowa voters are required to show an Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID, U.S. passport, U.S. military ID or veteran’s ID, tribal ID/document or Iowa voter ID card at the polls before they vote. A voter without one of the listed forms of ID may have the voter’s identity attested to by another registered voter in the precinct or may prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents."

Brian Cahn/Zuma Press/TNS

Kansas

Photo identification is required to vote in Kansas and can include one of the following: Driver's License, nondriver ID card, concealed Carry Handgun License, U.S. Passport, government employee ID, U.S. Military ID, Kansas College ID, Government Public Assistance ID or Indian Tribe ID.

John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS

Kentucky

According to the State Board of Elections of Kentucky, "All voters must produce identification or be known by a precinct officer prior to voting. Acceptable types of ID are personal acquaintance of precinct officer, driver’s license, Social Security card, county issued identification card approved in writing by the State Board of Elections, U.S. government-issued identification card, Kentucky state government-issued identification card with picture, credit card, or another form of ID containing both picture and signature."

Charles Bertram/Lexington Herald-Leader/TNS

Louisiana

When voting at the Louisiana polls, officials request one of the following: A driver's license, a Louisiana Special ID, LA Wallet digital driver's license or some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature. If you do not have any of these, you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.

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Maine

In Maine, no documents are required to be shown to vote.

Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Maryland

In Maryland, you don't usually need to present any photo identification to vote unless one of the following occurs: You registered by mail and have not previously met the identification requirements. Someone in the polling place challenges your identity. You are registering to vote during early voting or changing your address during early voting.

Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS

Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires no identification to vote, but there are some exceptions. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "You may be asked to show identification when you check-in at your polling place for any of the following reasons: You are voting for the first time in Massachusetts in a federal election, you are an inactive voter, you are casting a provisional or challenged ballot or the poll worker has a reasonable suspicion that leads them to request identification."

Christine Hochkeppel/Cape Cod Times/TNS

Michigan

According to the Michigan Secretary of State, "Michigan does have a voter identification requirement at the polls. Voters are asked to present an acceptable photo ID such as a Michigan driver's license or identification card. Please note that voters who do not have an acceptable form of ID or failed to bring it with them to the polls still can vote. They simply sign a brief affidavit stating that they're not in possession of a photo ID."

Jake May/mlive.com/TNS

Minnesota

In Minnesota, if your voter registration is current and active, you do not need to bring identification. If you need to register or update your registration, or you have not voted in four years or more, you will need to show proof of residence before you vote.

Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS

Mississippi

Mississippi residents voting at the polls are required to show a photo ID card. Individuals voting in person by absentee ballot in person in the Circuit Clerk's office are also required to show a photo ID.

Drew Angerer/Getty Images/TNS

Missouri

Voters going to the polls in Missouri do need to present identification. A Missouri Driver's License or Nondriver License are acceptable, as are the other following options: A U.S. Passport, or military ID or a secondary form of identification, such as a paycheck or bank statement.

Cristina M. Fletes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS

Montana

When voting at the polls in Montana, a current photo ID showing the elector’s name; or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, voter registration confirmation, government check or other government document showing the elector’s current name and current address must be presented.

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Nebraska

The only time voters are asked for their ID to vote in Nebraska is if they were a first time Nebraska registrant who mailed in their registration application and didn’t provide ID at that time.

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Nevada

According to the Nevada Secretary of State, "If a person’s name appears in the election board register or if the person provides an affirmation pursuant to statute, the person is entitled to vote and must sign his or her name in the election board register at the polling place to vote. The signature must be compared with the signature or a facsimile on the person’s original application to register to vote or one of the following forms of identification: (a) The card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote; (b) A driver’s license; (c) An identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles; (d) A military identification card; or (e) Any other form of identification issued by a governmental agency with the voter’s signature and physical description or picture."

Dreamstime/TNS

New Hampshire

New Hampshire voters are asked to provide a photo ID. Any voter who do not present an approved photo ID, or have their identity verified by an election official, will be permitted to vote after executing a challenged voter affidavit.

Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images/TNS

New Jersey

No documents are required to vote in New Jersey unless they were not provided when the voter registered.

Robert Sciarrino/NJ.com/TNS

New Mexico

According to the New Mexico Secretary of State, "A physical form of identification is only required for first-time New Mexico voters who registered by mail and did not include identification with their voter registration application form. Otherwise, you will be asked to provide a verbal or written statement of identification including your name, year of birth, and registered address."

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New York

No documents are required to vote in New York unless they were not included when the voter registered.

Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS

North Carolina

Beginning in 2020, North Carolina voters will be asked to provide photo identification when voting in-person or absentee-by-mail.

Shawn Rocco/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS

North Dakota

North Dakota voters must bring a valid photo ID such as one of the following: a driver’s license, nondriver’s identification card, Tribal government issued identification or a long term care identification certificate (provided by North Dakota facility).

Paul Brady/Dreamstime/TNS

Ohio

According to the Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio law requires that every voter, upon appearing at the polling place to vote on Election Day, must announce his or her full name and current address and provide proof of identity."

Joshua A. Bickel/Columbus Dispatch/TNS

Oklahoma

Oklahoma's proof of identity law requires every voter who votes in person at the precinct polling place or during early voting at the County Election Board to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot.

Brett Deering/Getty Images/TNS

Oregon

Residents in Oregon mostly vote by mail, and require no identification.

Craig Mitchelldyer/Getty Images/TNS

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, voters do not need to show photo identification at the polling place.

David Swanson/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

Rhode Island

According to the Rhode Island Board of Elections, "Rhode Island state law requires all voters to present valid photo identification prior to voting at the polls in all elections. Voters will need to present one of the following forms of photo ID: Rhode Island driver's license or permit, voter ID card, U.S. Passport, ID issued by a U.S. educational institution, U.S. military ID

Sandor Bodo/The Providence Journal/TNS

South Carolina

In South Carolina, voters are required to present some form of government-issued photo ID.

C. Aluka Berry/The State/TNS

South Dakota

According to the South Dakota Secretary of State, "All voters who appear at a polling place must show proof of identification. Approved forms of photo identification include: South Dakota driver's license or nondriver ID card, U.S. government photo ID (passport is acceptable), U.S. Armed Forces ID, current student photo identification card from a South Dakota high school or South Dakota accredited institution of higher education or a Tribal photo ID."

Paul Brady/Dreamstime/TNS

Tennessee

According to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, "Registered voters in Tennessee must show government-issued photo identification in order to cast a ballot at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include: Tennessee drivers license with your photo, United States Passport, photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government, United States Military photo ID or a Tennessee handgun carry permit with your photo."

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Texas

Texas voters must present one of the following when going to the polls: Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID: Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS, Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS, Texas Handgun License issued by DPS, United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph, United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph or a United States Passport (book or card).

Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS

Utah

Those voting in Utah must provide one of the following: A currently valid ID card issued by a local government within the state; A currently valid ID card issued by an employer; A currently valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school or professional school within the state; or. A current Utah vehicle registration.

George Frey/Getty Images/TNS

Vermont

Vermont doesn't require any identification to be presented upon voting unless it's the voter's first time.

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Virginia

Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of photo identification at the polls, which can include one of the following: valid Virginia Driver’s License or Identification Card, valid Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card, valid United States Passport, other government-issued photo identification cards, Tribal enrollment or other tribal ID issued by one of 11 tribes recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, valid college or university student photo identification card (must be from an institution of higher education located in Virginia), valid student ID issued by a public school or private school in Virginia displaying a photo, employee identification card containing a photograph of the voter and issued by an employer of the voter in the ordinary course of the employer’s business.

Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS

Washington

In Washington, if you register by mail and do not have a Washington State driver's license, Washington State ID card, or a Social Security number, you will be required to provide one of the following items when you cast your ballot: Valid photo ID, valid tribal ID of a federally recognized Indian tribe in Washington State, copy of a current utility bill, current bank statement, copy of a current government check, copy of a current paycheck or a government document that shows both your name and address

John Gibbins/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS

West Virginia

Identification is required to vote in West Virginia, but doesn't have to be photo identification.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin voters must show an acceptable photo ID when voting at the polls on Election Day or by absentee ballot, though there are some exceptions for absentee voters.

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Wyoming

According to the Wyoming Secretary of State, "Wyoming does not require photo ID for the purpose of voting. However, if you registered by mail and are voting in a federal election for the first time, you must show photo ID or a document that has both your name and residence address."

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