Bill > H0667

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions regarding voting by absentee ballot. The key changes are: 1. It restricts the circumstances under which a registered elector may request an absentee ballot, limiting it to situations where the elector is unable to vote in person on election day or during early voting due to being out of the jurisdiction or having an illness or disability that prevents in-person voting. 2. It establishes requirements for the application process for absentee ballots, including that the application must be provided by the county clerk and cannot be completed by anyone other than the elector, except for assistance due to illness or disability. 3. It specifies that an application that does not comply with the new requirements will be considered invalid, and no absentee ballot will be issued in response. 4. The bill also includes provisions related to political party affiliation and primary elections that were previously part of the absentee ballot application process. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0667/