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ID H0030

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Idaho Code Section 9-1406 allowing unsworn written certifications or declarations under penalty of perjury as an alternative to sworn statements, affidavits, and oaths for matters required or permitted by state law or regulations.

  • Establishes the required language for such certifications as "I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury pursuant to the law of the State of Idaho that the foregoing is true and correct" with date and signature.

  • Excludes acknowledgments from the applicability of the new certification or declaration provision.

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 18-5402 to expand the definition of "oath" to include certifications or declarations under penalty of perjury permitted by state law, whether subscribed within or outside the state.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to the administration of oaths and affirmations to provide for a certification or declaration under penalty of perjury and to provide that such new section shall not apply to acknowledgments.

OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2013 Session Law Chapter 259 Effective: 07/01/13

4/3/2013

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