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ID H0231

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the August 25 filing deadline requirement for independent presidential and vice presidential candidates, requiring them instead to file during the period set forth in section 34-704, Idaho Code
  • Maintains requirement that independent candidates file declarations of candidacy stating they have no political party affiliation
  • Requires a petition signed by 1,000 qualified electors to accompany candidacy declarations
  • Treats president and vice president candidates as candidates for one office, requiring only one petition for both positions
  • Allows petition circulators to be non-Idaho residents, with signature verification conducted per section 34-1807, Idaho Code

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the independent candidate filing deadline for president or vice president.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 13, 2021 Session Law Chapter 208 Effective: 07/01/2021

4/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/9/2021
State Affairs2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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