Bill > H0745

This bill amends HB692 to revise provisions regarding voter identification and to appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund to the Election Integrity Fund. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing qualified electors with a valid driver's license or ID card to register to vote electronically through the Secretary of State's website. 2. Requiring that mail registration applications without a driver's license or state ID number be accompanied by proof of U.S. citizenship. 3. Allowing the Secretary of State to issue a free 4-year ID card for voting purposes to eligible individuals who do not have a driver's license or ID card. 4. Repealing the requirement for voters to provide additional identification when voting at the polls. 5. Appropriating $200,000 from the General Fund to the Election Integrity Fund. The bill has an emergency clause, with Sections 4 and 7 taking effect upon passage and approval, and the remaining sections taking effect on July 1, 2022.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0745/