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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:31:07 GMT
The Storm Prediction Center has place NW Arkansas under a Moderate Risk area for severe weather this afternoon and tonight. A Slight Risk area extends down into central Arkansas for late tonight.More >>
A Moderate Risk of severe weather has been issued for sections of central and southwestern Arkansas today.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:53:36 GMT
LAWRENCE COUNTY (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson tells our ABC station in Jonesboro that the body found in the Black River Saturday evening is that of Sidney Randall.More >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson tells our ABC station in Jonesboro that the body found in the Black River Saturday evening is that of Sidney Randall.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:52 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:42:58 GMT
MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >>
MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:00:51 GMT
Here's a little background information on a state politician that is now at the center of some serious allegations... Martha Shoffner. Shoffner first jumped into political life back in 1996 when she wasMore >>
Here's a little background information on a state politician that is now at the center of some serious allegations... Martha Shoffner. Shoffner first jumped into political life back in 1996 when she wasMore >>
