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ID H0692

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

Idaho House Bill 692 - Elections Summary

  • Requires proof of United States citizenship for voter registration through acceptable documents including birth certificates, passports, naturalization documents, or tribal enrollment verification.

  • Establishes the Election Integrity Fund to provide free state identification cards for voting purposes to eligible Idaho citizens who lack a valid driver's license or state ID.

  • Adds citizenship status requirements to driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the Idaho Transportation Department, with optional "USA" notation for citizens.

  • Mandates voters present acceptable photo identification at polls, with options including Idaho driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID, tribal ID, or concealed weapons license.

  • Declares an emergency effective date and includes severability clause to preserve remaining provisions if any section is invalidated.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding identification for voter registration and voting purposes.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee

3/7/2022

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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