Here is a draft for a bill to be considered:
Paper Ballot and Voter Identification Act
Purpose: To ensure election integrity by requiring paper ballots for all federal, state, and local elections and mandating photo identification for in-person voting.
Section 1: Paper Ballot Requirement
- All elections within the United States, including federal, state, and local elections, must use paper ballots.
- Paper ballots must be manually verifiable and securely stored for a minimum of 24 months post-election for potential recounts or audits.
Section 2: Voter Identification Requirement
- All voters must present a government-issued photo ID at the time of in-person voting.
- States shall provide free photo identification to any eligible voter who does not possess one.
Section 3: Implementation and Funding
- The federal government will allocate grants to assist states in transitioning to paper ballots and establishing free voter ID issuance programs.
- Full compliance by states is required by the next general election cycle following enactment.