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Summary of Proposition 200:
- Requires a person to submit evidence of United States citizenship when registering to vote
- Requires the county recorder to reject any voter registration that is not accompanied by proof of citizenship
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- Requires voters to present a photo identification with name and address or two other forms of identification with name and address before receiving a ballot at the polling place
- Requires state and local governments to verify the identity and eligibility of applicants for state and local public benefits that are not federally mandated
- Requires government employees to report violations of United States immigration law by applicants for public benefits
- Makes it a class 2 misdemeanor if a government employee fails to make the required report
- Permits private lawsuits by any resident to enforce provisions relating to public benefits
- Gives preference to these lawsuits over any other pending in court
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