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 must 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 provide valid identification on election day, they will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted if valid identification is presented later as specified by law.
This resolution follows a similar proposal considered by the 2023 legislature and is set for second consideration by the 2025 legislature. If approved, the amendment 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 in elections.