The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 1 proposes a constitutional amendment that mandates voters to present valid photographic identification in order to cast a ballot in any election. This identification can be issued by the state, federal government, a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band, or a college or university within the state. The amendment allows the legislature to define acceptable forms of identification and to establish exceptions to this requirement. Additionally, if a voter cannot present valid identification on election day, they will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted if valid identification is provided later as specified by law.
This resolution is set for second consideration by the 2025 legislature, following its initial consideration in 2023. If approved, it will be submitted to voters for ratification during the election on April 1, 2025. The ballot will include a question asking whether voters support the creation of this new constitutional requirement for photographic identification to vote.