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ID H0407

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

John McCrostie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of state shall create and maintain an online voter registration system on its official website available to electors with current valid Idaho driver's licenses or identification cards.

  • Online registration applications must require information under oath or affirmation, provide notice of identification requirements for voting, include an online signature, and be submitted before the registration deadline.

  • Secretary of state shall obtain digital copies of applicants' driver's license or identification card signatures from the Idaho transportation department for verification purposes.

  • County clerks shall send verification of registration by first-class nonforwardable mail to electronically registered electors and remove electors from the register if verification is returned undeliverable.

  • Applicants using the online registration system are not required to complete a printed registration card; the act becomes effective January 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for online voter registration.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

2/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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