Washington Identity and Citizenship Verification, Initiative 1399 (2015)
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| This measure was not put on an election ballot |
The Washington Identity and Citizenship Verification, Initiative 1399 was not on the November 3, 2015 ballot in the state of Washington as an Initiative to the People. If approved by voters, the measure would have done the following:[1]
- Required state and local agencies to verify identity and lawful residence in the U.S. of any individual seeking public benefits and driving privileges
- Required verification of citizenship of any individual seeking voting and election privileges
- Required all employers to verify identity and U.S. lawful residence of all new hires
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title was as follows:[1]
| “ | Initiative Measure No. 1399 concerns matters related to citizenship, identity, and immigration status.
This measure would require verification of identity, citizenship, and immigration status for employment, driver licenses, identity cards, voting, candidacy for public office, and certain public benefits; provide for sanctions; and require immigration-related reporting. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ][2] |
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Ballot measure summary
The ballot summary was as follows:[1]
| “ | This measure would require public and private employers and public agencies to verify identity and immigration status before providing employment or certain public benefits. Verification of citizenship or immigration status would be required upon certain criminal charges. Proof of citizenship or immigration status would be required to obtain driver licenses and identity cards, and to vote or run for office. The measure provides for sanctions and immigration-related reporting requirements.[2] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.[1]
Support
This measure was sponsored by Craig Keller. Supporters called the measure "Identity/Immigration status verification for Employment, Driver Licenses, Elections, Benefits and Incarceration."[1]
Path to the ballot
Supporters were required to collect at least 246,372 valid signatures by July 2, 2015, in order to land the initiative on the ballot.
See also
- Washington 2015 ballot measures
- 2015 ballot measures
- Initiative to the People
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
External links
Footnotes
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