A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to revise the approval process and certain implementation dates for student and employee identification cards to be used for voting identification purposes.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Notwithstanding Section 1(b) of S.L. 2019‑4, G.S. 163A‑1145.2(a), as enacted in Section 1.2(b) of S.L. 2018‑144, reads as rewritten:
"§ 163A‑1145.2.  Approval of student identification cards for voting identification.
(a)	The State Board shall approve the use of student identification cards issued by a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, a community college, as defined in G.S. 115D‑2(2), or eligible private postsecondary institution as defined in G.S. 116‑280(3) for voting identification under G.S. 163A‑1145.1 if the following criteria are met:
(1)	The chancellor, president, or registrar of the university or college submits a signed letter to the Executive Director of the State Board under penalty of perjury attesting that the following have been met and are true statements that will not knowingly be violated with regard to student identification cards issued after September 15, 2019:
a.	The identification cards that are issued by the university or college contain photographs of students obtained by the university or college or its agents or contractors, provided the photograph obtained (i) is a frontal image that includes the student's face and (ii) represents a clear, accurate likeness of the student to whom the identification card is issued.
b.	The identification cards are issued after an enrollment or other process that includes one or more methods of confirming the identity of the student that may include, but are not limited to, the social security number, citizenship status, and birthdate of the student.
c.	Access to the equipment for producing the identification cards is restricted through security measures.
d.	Misuse of the equipment for producing the identification cards would be grounds for student discipline or termination of an employee.
e.	University or college officials would report any misuse of student identification card equipment they have knowledge of to law enforcement if G.S. 163A‑1389(19) was potentially violated.
f.	The cards issued by the university or college on or after January 1, 2021, will contain a date of expiration.
g.	The university or college will provide copies of student identification cards to the State Board to assist with training purposes.
h.	The college or university will provide an electronic link or a copy to students who are issued the student identification card a document developed by the State Board that details the requirements related to identification for voting; the requirements to vote absentee, early, or on election day; a description of voting by provisional ballot; and the availability of a free North Carolina voter photo identification card pursuant to G.S. 163A‑869.1 to rural, military, veteran, elderly, underserved, minority, or other communities as determined by local needs; and the requirements of North Carolina residency to vote, including applicable intent requirements of North Carolina law, and the penalty for voting in multiple states.
(2)	Upon notification of any other reasonable security measures determined by the State Board to be necessary for the protection and security of the student identification process, the university or college informs the State Board whether it will comply with the requirement or not seek approval of its student identification cards.
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SECTION 2.  Notwithstanding Section 1(b) of S.L. 2019‑4, G.S. 163A‑1145.3(a), as enacted in Section 1.2(c) of S.L. 2018‑144, reads as rewritten:
"§ 163A‑1145.3.  Approval of employee identification cards for voting identification.
(a)	The State Board shall approve the use of employee identification card issued by a state or local government entity, including a charter school, for voting identification under G.S. 163A‑1145.1 if the following criteria are met:
(1)	The head elected official or lead human resources employee of the state or local government entity or charter school submits a signed letter to the Executive Director of the State Board under penalty of perjury attesting that the following have been met and are true statements that will not knowingly be violated with regard to employee identification cards issued after September 15, 2019:
a.	The identification cards that are issued by the state or local government entity contain photographs of the employees obtained by the employing entity or its agents or contractors.
b.	The identification cards are issued after an employment application or other process that includes  confirming the identity of the employee using data that include, but are not limited to, the social security number, citizenship status, and birthdate of the employee.
c.	Access to the equipment for producing the identification cards is restricted through security measures.
d.	Misuse of the equipment for producing the identification cards would be grounds for termination of an employee.
e.	State or local officials would report any misuse of identification card equipment they have knowledge of to law enforcement if G.S. 163A‑1389(19) was potentially violated.
f.	The cards issued by the state or local government entity on or after January 1, 2021, will contain a date of expiration.
g.	The state or local government entity will provide copies of employee identification cards to the State Board to assist with training purposes.
(2)	Upon notification of any other reasonable security measures determined by the State Board to be necessary for the protection and security of the employee identification process, the state or local government entity informs the State Board whether it will comply with the requirement or not seek approval of its employee identification cards.
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SECTION 3.  Notwithstanding Section 1(b) of S.L. 2019‑4, Section 1.2(f) of S.L. 2018‑144 reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 1.2.(f)  Notwithstanding G.S. 163A‑1145.1, 163A‑1145.2, and 163A‑1145.3, the State Board shall approve (i) tribal enrollment cards issued by a tribe recognized by this State under Chapter 71A of the General Statutes; (ii) student identification cards issued by a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, a community college, as defined in G.S. 115D‑2(2), or eligible private postsecondary institution as defined in G.S. 116‑280(3); and (iii) employee identification cards issued by a state or local government entity, including a charter school, for use as voting identification under G.S. 163A‑1145.1 no later than August 1, 2019, for use in primaries and elections held in 2019 and 2020, and again no later than May 15, 2021, for elections held on or after that date. The State Board shall adopt temporary rules on reasonable security measures for use of student or employee identification cards for voting identification in G.S. 163A‑1145.2 and G.S. 163A‑1145.3 no later than June 1, 2019. The State Board shall adopt permanent rules on reasonable security measures for use of student or employee identification cards for voting identification in G.S. 163A‑1145.2 and G.S. 163A‑1145.3 no later than May 15, 2021. The State Board shall produce the initial list of participating institutions and employing entities no later than September 15, 2019."
SECTION 4.  Notwithstanding Section 1(b) of S.L. 2019‑4, Section 1.2(i) of S.L. 2018‑144 reads as rewritten:
"SECTION 1.2.(i)  The State Board shall develop temporary rules in accordance with G.S. 163A‑1309, as amended by this section, no later than July 1, 2019, and permanent rules no later than January 1, 2020. In the development of these rules, the State Board shall consult with Disability Rights North Carolina to develop forms and instructions that are accessible to the disabled community. At least 14 days prior to adoption of the temporary and permanent rules, the State Board shall report to the Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee on the content of the proposed rules. In addition, the State Board shall report to the Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee no later than May 1, 2019, on the following:
(1)	Any other recommendations to secure the absentee voting by mail process, including, but not limited, to the following:
a.	Increasing the potential criminal penalty for violations of that process.
b.	Increasing training and education for absentee voters by mail.
c.	Improved technological or administrative methods to ensure the proper chain of custody of absentee voting by mail.
(2)	Any recommended statutory changes related to security of absentee voting by mail, including legislation recommended for implementation of subsections (d) and (e) of this section."
SECTION 5.  This act is effective when it becomes law.