Bill > H0290

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the verification of signatures of electors and petition signers. Key provisions include: The Secretary of State must develop and provide instructions and standards for the verification, acceptance, and rejection of elector signatures for any process requiring signature verification. The bill also outlines specific requirements for the retention of various election records, such as absentee ballot affidavit envelopes and ballot tracking logs. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements for the verification of signatures on referendum petitions, including allowing county clerks to strike names from the petition if the name, address, or signature does not match a qualified elector. The bill also specifies that any signature that is not a physical signature, including an electronic signature, is void.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0290/