Loading chat...

ID S1297

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates electronic voter registration system through the Secretary of State's website allowing qualified electors with valid Idaho driver's licenses or ID cards to register online before the registration deadline.

  • Requires electronic registration applications to include voter oath or affirmation, notice of photo ID voting requirements, and electronic signatures verified against driver's license or ID card signatures obtained from the Idaho Transportation Department.

  • Directs the Idaho Transportation Department to provide digital copies of driver's license and identification card signatures upon request from the Secretary of State for voter registration verification purposes.

  • County clerks must send registration verification to electronically registered voters by nonforwardable first-class mail or electronic mail at the voter's option, and remove voters from registration if verification is returned undeliverable.

  • Declares an emergency and makes the act effective upon passage and approval; updates multiple Idaho Code sections to reference registration applications rather than registration cards.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for electronic voter registration; to provide additional duties of the Idaho Transportation Department upon request of the Secretary of State; and to provide references to registration applications.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 04/05/16 Session Law Chapter 359 Effective: 04/05/2016

4/5/2016

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/3/2016
State Affairs2/11/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

No bill text available