CO bill would require voters to prove citizenship

9News.com
March 9, 2011
DENVER, CO

Colorado lawmakers are considering a Republican proposal that would prevent people from voting if they can't prove they're U.S. citizens.

House Bill 1252 would direct the secretary of state's office to compare voter rolls with state and federal record to determine if registered voters are U.S. citizens. When there is doubt, people would receive a letter asking them to show proof of citizenship within 90 days. They would be ineligible to vote if they don't comply.

A House committee is scheduled to hear the bill Wednesday.

Republican Secretary of State Scott Gessler says the bill is necessary to clean up voter rolls. Democrats who oppose the bill say Republicans are tackling a problem that doesn't exist.

Other legislation from Republicans to require proof of citizenship to vote has already failed in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

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