This bill amends the West Virginia Code to tighten voting identification requirements and regulate the issuance of driver's licenses based on immigration status. It eliminates the recognition of out-of-state driver's licenses issued to illegal aliens and mandates that documented non-citizens must possess a special color driver's license to vote. The bill revises the list of valid identification documents for voting, specifying that only West Virginia driver's licenses or identification cards will be accepted, while removing the option for valid driver's licenses from other states. It also clarifies that driver's licenses can only be issued to individuals who meet specific immigration criteria, ensuring that licenses are not granted to those without legal status.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of election officials in verifying voter identity and provides for provisional ballots for voters lacking valid identification. The Secretary of State is tasked with educating voters about these new requirements. The legislation aims to enhance the integrity of the electoral process in West Virginia by ensuring that undocumented immigrants cannot vote or operate vehicles within the state, while also maintaining existing classifications for driver's licenses and establishing specific requirements for obtaining identification cards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-34, 17B-2-1, 17B-2-3