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ID S1371
ID S1371Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding presidential primaries, primary election dates, and candidate filing deadlines.
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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 21-805, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 22-4301, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE AND TO MAKE TECH- NICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 31-3908, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 31-3911, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 31-3915, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 33-2715, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 33-2728, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 34-102, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A DEFINITION, TO DEFINE A TERM, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-106, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE A PRESI- DENTIAL PRIMARY DATE; AMENDING SECTION 34-411A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHANGING PARTY AFFILIATION FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-601, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DATE; AMENDING SECTION 34-704, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RE- GARDING THE FILING DEADLINES FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE AND TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 34-713, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY BALLOTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-731, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING PRES- IDENTIAL PRIMARIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-732, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY CANDIDATES; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-733, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF CANDIDATES FROM PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY BALLOTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-734, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR VOTING IN A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-735, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS; AMENDING CHAP- TER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-736, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR DELEGATES TO A NATIONAL CONVENTION; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-737, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELEC- TION; AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 34-738, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS OF A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY; AMENDING SECTION 34-904A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-1203A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING POSTELECTION AUDITS OF SELECTED BALLOTS; AMENDING SECTION 34-1205, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING MEETINGS OF A COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS; AMENDING SECTION 34-1404, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 39-1330, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 40-1305, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SEC- TION 42-3211, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 63-802, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING AN ELECTION DATE; AMENDING SECTION 67-4911, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING AN ELECTION DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding presidential primaries, primary election dates, and candidate filing deadlines.
The key provisions of the bill are:
- It establishes a presidential primary election to be held on the third Tuesday in April of each presidential election year, with participation by political parties being optional.
- It sets new filing deadlines and requirements for presidential primary candidates.
- It allows the Secretary of State to remove a presidential primary candidate from the ballot in certain circumstances.
- It specifies that the state will cover the costs of the presidential primary election.
- It makes changes to the dates of various other elections and electoral processes to align them with the new presidential primary schedule.
- It clarifies eligibility rules for voters participating in presidential and other primary elections.
The bill aims to establish a presidential primary process in Idaho and integrate it with the state's existing primary election system.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to State Affairs (on 03/11/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1371/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1371.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1371SOP.pdf |
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