LITTLE ROCK (AP) - A House panel is reviewing whether a bill requiring Arkansas voters to show photo identification requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Legislature to be approved.
The House Rules Committee on Wednesday plans to discuss whether the voter ID bill must meet the "supermajority" required in a state constitutional amendment regarding changes to the state's voter registration system. The Senate approved the requirement on a 23-12 vote, one vote shy of a two-thirds majority.
The measure would require voters to show photo identification before they cast a ballot. Poll workers are currently required to ask for identification, but voters are not required to show it. Opponents of the measure argue the proposal changes the voter registration requirements laid out in the constitution.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:58 GMT
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:26 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:26:08 GMT
The city of Jacksonville has four unsolved murders. The following is a look at one of them...through the eyes of a victim's mother. Even though nearly five years have passed...the view through thoseMore >>
Nearly five years after her daughter was murdered, a mother keeps the faith and prays that a killer will one day be caught.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:30:24 GMT
The Salvation Army is not the only charity springing into action to help those in our neighboring state with deadly tornado damage, local crews from the American Red Cross and other volunteers are in OklahomaMore >>
The good part if you want to help is you don't have to leave Arkansas. Plenty of organizations and churches around the state are doing their part of take supplies to Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:10 GMT
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:38:05 GMT
A former Little Rock police officer charged with manslaughter is to be tried next month for the shooting of a teenager he suspected of burglary.More >>
A former Little Rock police officer charged with manslaughter is to be tried next month for the shooting of a teenager he suspected of burglary.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:46:13 GMT
MAYFLOWER (KATV) - If you drive through Mayflower you can still see crews and machinery in the area but one official says that things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into theMore >>
MAYFLOWER (KATV) - If you drive through Mayflower you can still see crews and machinery in the area but one official says that things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into theMore >>
