House passes absentee voter bill
The House voted 131-2 to pass legislation dealing with absentee voter balloting — the bill mirrors language in the Senate and supporters hope to quickly send the bill to the governor for signing.
Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer, R-Big Lake, former secretary of state, endorsed the legislation.
“I think the bill has made significant progress along the way,” she said on the House floor.
Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Delano, attempted to amend the bill to include a photo ID provision.
“When will Minnesota pass an ID bill,” asked Rep. Bob Dettmer, R-Forest Lake, holding aloft three forms of picture ID that he carries in this wallet.
But Emmer’s amendment failed on a 59-74 vote.
Emmer was one of two lawmakers who voted against the bill.
