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ID S1244

ID S1244
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding electioneering activities near polling places, to provide certain qualifications, and to revise penalties for violations.


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Introduced
01/23/2024
In Committee
03/20/2024
Crossed Over
02/06/2024
Passed
03/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 18-2318, IDAHO CODE, TO PROHIBIT ELECTIONEERING AT CERTAIN POLLING PLACES, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEP- TIONS, TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to prohibit electioneering activities within 250 feet of the primary entrance and exit used by voters at a polling place or other voting location. This includes prohibitions on activities such as advocating for or against any candidate or measure, soliciting votes, or distributing campaign materials. The bill provides exceptions for poll workers and election officials carrying out their duties, and establishes penalties for violations, with the first two violations being infractions punishable by a fine, and three or more violations being a misdemeanor. The bill also declares an emergency to allow it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 195 Effective: 03/26/2024 (on 03/26/2024)

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