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Water & electricity generation are inextricably linked. Report from @NCSLorg helps lawmakers address energy-water issues

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES (NCSL)

Executive Summary

Water and electricity generation are inextricably linked—much of the nation’s power generation is dependent on water to operate while water systems require a stable supply of electricity for treatment and delivery. Since electricity generation accounts for approximately 45 percent of water withdrawals in the U.S., identifying ways…

NCSL Gov Doc: States with Election Day Voter Registration (in purple)

As of March 2018, 15 states plus the District of Columbia allow unregistered, eligible voters to register and cast a ballot on Election Day:

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Washington, DC

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Iowa

Maine

Minnesota

Montana

New Hampshire

Utah

Vermont

Wisconsin

Wyoming

The National Council of State Legislators (NCSL) site lists States that offer Election Day registration (EDR), where to go (polling place or EDR-designated location), ID requirements (may be different for registering and voting), statute citations and links to state-specific information.

FYI-Identification:

Proof of residency is a key requirement in all states that offer Election Day registration. Because election officials do not have time to to verify voter’s residence before processing the registration, prospective voter must present proof of residency at the time of registration or soon after registering.

A current driver's license or ID card will suffice in all states. In some states, documents such as a paycheck or utility bill with an address is acceptable for proving residence. A few states also permit an already-registered voter to vouch for the residency of an Election Day registrant.

Verify identity/Voter ID: All of the EDR states also require that voters who register and vote on Election Day present documentation to verify their identity. Some states require a photo ID; others accept IDs without a photo.

While all states require prospective voters to show ID proving identity and residency, some states will allow a provisional ballot to be cast if the prospective voter cannot provide identification at the time of registration, but ID must be provided before it is counted in the election.