Michigan Republicans unveil plan for amendment to require proof of citizenship to vote
Lansing — Republicans unveiled plans Wednesday to pursue an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register and show photo identification to cast a ballot.
Rep. Bryan Posthumus, R-Rockford, said he will introduce the proposal next year after Republicans take control of the House. Two-thirds of the lawmakers in the House and the Democratic-controlled Senate would have to vote in support of his measure for it to be considered by Michigan voters.
Alternatively, a committee could gather petition signatures — more than 440,000 would be required — to put such a proposal on the statewide ballot. A group called Committee to Protect Voters' Rights has launched a website in support of the Posthumus plan.
"Not one American citizen should have their vote canceled out by a noncitizen,” Posthumus said in a statement Wednesday. "This is not and must not be a partisan issue. I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to immediately pass this constitutional amendment."
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