Governor Signs Bill Banning Voter ID

MSgt Michael Bischoff I agree - When reading the Bill the language is explicit. If you have a different interpretation of the Bill, we would like to hear it.

California Senate Bill 1174, introduced by Senator Dave Min, prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing voter identification requirements for elections. This legislation was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom and is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

### Key Provisions of SB 1174

- **Voter ID Restrictions**: The bill explicitly bans any local government from requiring voters to present identification at polling places, voting centers, or other locations where ballots are cast or submitted. This includes any charter provisions, ordinances, or regulations that would impose such requirements[1][4].

- **Statewide Concern**: The legislation asserts that the issue of voter ID requirements is a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair. Consequently, it applies uniformly across all cities in California, including charter cities like Huntington Beach, which had previously approved a local voter ID measure[2][3].

- **Rationale**: Proponents argue that voter ID laws create unnecessary barriers to voting, particularly for low-income, elderly, and minority populations. Senator Min emphasized that existing state laws already provide sufficient safeguards against voter fraud without imposing additional burdens on voters[6][7].

- **Context**: This bill was introduced in response to Huntington Beach's Measure A, which aimed to implement voter ID requirements starting in 2026. Following the passage of Measure A, California's Attorney General and Secretary of State filed a lawsuit to block its enforcement, arguing it conflicted with state law[2][3][7].

### Legislative Journey

- **Approval**: SB 1174 passed the California Senate with a 30-8 vote and the Assembly with a 57-16 vote before being signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 29, 2024[1][6].

This legislation reflects California's broader strategy to maintain uniform voting rights protections amid national debates over voter fraud and election integrity.

Citations:
[1] https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB1174/id/2929104
[2] https://sd37.senate.ca.gov/news/state-senate-approves-mins-voter-id-protections
[3] https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2024-08-30/bill-which-could-shut-down-huntington-beachs-voter-id-requirements-passes-california-assembly
[4] https://digitaldemocracy.calmatters.org/bills/ca_202320240sb1174
[5] https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB1174/id/2992054
[6] https://www.foxnews.com/politics/elon-musk-compares-newsom-to-the-joker-after-gov-banned-voter-id-requirements-in-california
[7] https://www.newsweek.com/gavin-newsom-bans-california-requiring-id-vote-1961685
[8] https://trackbill.com/bill/california-senate-bill-1174-elections-voter-identification/2518576/

We can look up CA SB1174. Can you show us the language in the law that spells out what you're proclaiming the CA SOS spokesperson said?

A few examples of activities requiring presentation of an ID: If I buy alcohol, cigarettes, or go thru TSA at an airport to board a plane, or if I try to get into the DNC convention, I have to show an ID. Try getting on a military base without an ID. If I get pulled by a cop at a routine traffic stop, the cop will ask for my DL. Why in the world does the D party do their best to outlaw the presentation of an ID when voter's go to vote? Make it make sense.

So AFTER "Jim Bob O'Reilly" registers to vote ANYONE could in theory show up and say I am "Jim Bob O'Reilly" and they cannot ask for an ID.
Please correct me if I am wrong.