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ID H0628

ID H0628
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding voter qualifications and citizenship requirements for voting.


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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-402, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVI- SIONS REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-405, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE GAIN OR LOSS OF RESIDENCE BY REASON OF ABSENCE FROM STATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the provisions regarding voter qualifications and citizenship requirements for voting. The key changes are: 1) It adds a requirement that a voter must be a "citizen of the state of Idaho," defined as someone who has lived in Idaho for 30 days and intends to live there permanently. 2) It prohibits any person who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in Idaho elections. 3) It clarifies that certain absences from the state, such as for military service or education, do not affect a person's status as an Idaho citizen for voting purposes. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

House State Affairs Committee (09:00:00 3/7/2024 Room EW40) (on 03/07/2024)

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