tonight’s agenda public hearings on id rules update on big court cases q&a
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Tonight’s Agenda
• Public Hearings on ID Rules
• Update on Big Court Cases
• Q&A
Talking about rules
• What’s the process?
• What are the rules
• What can you do?
Photo ID - 2016• NC License or wNC ID card
• US passport
• US military or veterans card
• Tribal enrollment card
ID must “Reasonably Resemble” the voter
What does that mean??
• Rules nail down how vague wlaws work in practice
• Agency makes rules
Rule Making, Public Input
• State Board drafts rules
• Open for public comment: wMay 1 to June 30, 2015
• 9 public hearings 6/3-6/15
• Revise, adopt, refer to RRC
Why Participate?• Rules could make law worse
• Can’t wait for court decision
• Some groups want harsher wrules that will hurt voters
• Make elec. process work 4 U
Don’t Let the Crazies Make the
Law Worse!
The Main Rule . . .“Reasonably resemble” means:n1. photo “depicts” the voter n appearance changes are OK n2. names “substantially similar” n variations of name are OK n address does not matter
Who Decides?
• Three top precinct officials, wcalled judges (GOP & Dem)
• All 3 must agree to REJECT
If ID Rejected?• Use provisional ballot
• Must return wwith ID
• Stinkiest part wof ID law
Two Good Rules• Additional evidence: voter wmay show another document wto help the judges’ decision
• On-the-spot update: You wmay change your name or waddress after the decision
Other parts of law• Curbside voters: may use a wvariety of IDs, but must wswear you have disability
• Religious exemption: swear r“I have a sincerely held object- rtion to being photographed”
Summary of Rules
• “Reasonable Resemblance” wrule is favorable to voter
• Some other rules help, wbut ID law is still bad
Other Concerns• What is impact on long lines?
• Judges at polls are crucial. wHow many? Well trained? wDiversity and sensitivity?
• What if judges are not fair? wRecourse for voters?
Give Your Feedback. Attend A Public Hearing
We Need a Crowd!
Where & When• Raleigh, June 3 State Elections Bd.
• Wilmington, June 5 w230 Government Ctr Dr., Conference Rm. 401
• Fayetteville, June 12 wBOE, 227 Fountainhead Ln, #101, Training Rm.
• Tarboro, June 15 wCo. Admin. Bldg. Auditorium, 201 E. Andrews St.
What Should I Say?• Focus mostly on draft rules
• Speak from your experience
• You’re an expert as a voter
• Be respectful
• Be Brief: 1½ double-spaced
Your Voice is Crucial
If you don’t attend, then . . .
Submit Your View• Deliver it at the hearing
• Email to [email protected]
• Mail to SBOE, PO Box 27255 wRaleigh, NC 27611
• Your voice is IMPORTANT
