Update: VIDEO: Photo ID Amendment Headed to November Ballot

The Minnesota Senate will decide today whether November's ballot should have a proposed constitutional amendment that would—if passed by Minnesota voters—make photo IDs a requirement on Election Day.

The Senate will be taking up the bill right on the heels of the House's final approval, which came shortly after midnight Tuesday.

The issue has divided the Legislature on party lines, with Republican supporters saying it would add integrity to Minnesota's election system, while Democratic opponents say the measure is unnecessary and could disenfranchise some voters.

Rep. Kurt Bills (R-Rosemount) reported on the House discussion of the measure in a on March 24, saying:

"Surveys continually show overwhelming support from Minnesotans. We spent approximately nine hours discussing this issue on the House floor Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Safeguards in place should address any concerns. As stated in the ballot question, citizens may receive a free photo ID if they do not already possess one. Citizens still will be able to cast a provisional vote without having a photo ID and verify there identity after the fact."

You can watch live video of today's Senate vote, courtesy of The UpTake, right here on Rosemount Patch starting at 11 a.m.