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ID H0487

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Priscilla Giddings

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 34-1201 of Idaho Code regarding the canvassing of votes and ballot handling procedures.

  • Clarifies that ballots shall be sealed and stored until the recount period has passed, a recount is completed, or the secretary of state or county clerk orders them unsealed for inspection.

  • Specifies conditions for ballot unsealing include challenges by candidates, representatives of organizations on ballot measures, election contests under chapters 20 or 21, or recounts under chapter 23 of title 34, Idaho Code.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the sealing and storage of ballots in the event of a challenge, recount, or contest.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

1/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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