Bill > H0095

This bill amends Idaho's election law to enhance ballot security and identification by requiring county clerks to ensure each election ballot includes a unique alphanumeric identifier to prevent ballot duplication. Specifically, the bill mandates that all election ballots must have the date and year of the election printed on their face, along with the words "Official Election Ballot." For counties using optical scan ballots, each ballot must now contain a unique alphanumeric identifier, replacing the previous requirement of a unique marking. For counties using paper or other ballot types, the bill maintains the existing provision that allows county clerks to use an official election stamp or, if the stamp is unavailable, to initial each ballot and write "stamped" on it. The bill will go into full effect on July 1, 2025, and is being implemented with an emergency declaration, likely to ensure ballot security and standardization across Idaho's counties before upcoming elections.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0095/