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ID H0279
ID H0279Amends existing law to revise provisions prohibiting electioneering activities at polling places.
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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
ELECTIONS -- Amends existing law to revise provisions prohibiting electioneering activities at polling places.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions prohibiting electioneering activities at and around polling places. The key changes include: expanding the prohibited area from 100 feet to 40 feet outside the property lines of polling places, defining "electioneering" to include a broad range of communication and activities, and increasing the penalties for violations from a fine of $25-$1,000 to a $100-$300 infraction for a first offense and a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine and 3 months in jail for repeat offenses. The bill's intent is to preserve the integrity and dignity of the voting process and prevent voter intimidation or coercion around polling places.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
House State Affairs Committee (08:00:00 3/20/2023 Room EW40) (on 03/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0279/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0279.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0279SOP.pdf |
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