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ID HR001
Resolution
Status
8/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Governor Little declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020, and a state of extreme emergency on March 25, 2020, due to COVID-19, with concerns about poll worker availability for elections.
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House urges the Governor to procure sufficient poll workers for the November 2020 election by working with the Secretary of State and county officials to advertise for and train new poll workers and volunteers.
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House urges the Governor to consider activating National Guard members to be trained and serve as election poll workers across Idaho if necessary.
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House urges the Governor to apply CARES Act or other emergency federal funds toward providing bonuses or additional incentives to attract and recruit new poll workers.
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Resolution copies shall be transmitted to the Governor of Idaho and the Idaho Secretary of State.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the House of Representatives and urging the Governor to provide CARES Act funding toward the recruitment, training, and compensation for new poll workers.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
8/25/2020