Luzerne Times

Rep. Mike Cabell, alongside the Luzerne County Republican delegation, has signed a discharge petition to move a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee to the full Pennsylvania House of Representatives for a vote. The delegation includes Reps. Aaron Kaufer, Alec Ryncavage, and Dane Watro.

Cabell stated, "This important constitutional amendment, that has enjoyed broad public bipartisan support, has needlessly been bottled up in committee for over a year and time is of the essence for the House to act." He emphasized the support for the amendment by citing a poll where 73% of Pennsylvania residents agree with the requirement for voters to show photo identification each time they vote.

For this constitutional amendment to apply to the coming November General Election, it needs approval by the General Assembly by early July. Additionally, Cabell had introduced a bill on statutory voter ID earlier this year, which also remains stalled in committee.

Cabell expressed frustration at the delay, asserting, "I join my Luzerne County Republican colleagues in frustration that such a simple measure that would restore trust in our election process continues to be stymied in committee. Whether it is through a constitutional amendment or a statutory change, a clear majority of Pennsylvanians agree that this needs to get done."