Apr 01 2008
Proof of Citizenship Bill Likely Dead
COLUMBIA | A bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote was sent back to a subcommittee Tuesday, likely killing it.The bill, sponsored by naturalized American Rep. Gloria Haskins, R-Greenville, proposed to require a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or passport.
Saying the measure needed more work, the House Judiciary Committee sent it back with no discussion. The bill had been delayed for several weeks after a heated discussion in March.
Once again the State Legislature is all talk and no action. They talk about cracking down on illegal immigration, but pass a watered down bill that essentially does nothing. They talk about preserving the integrity of our election process, but do nothing.
This requirement is only for when you register to vote, so it’s a one time deal. It’s not like you would have to bring your birth certificate to the polls with you at every election. This is not unreasonable.
