Bill > H0339

This bill aims to enhance the accuracy of voter registration information in Idaho by establishing new procedures for data collection and verification. The legislation requires several state agencies, including the departments of Health and Welfare, Transportation, and Correction, to provide monthly data to the Secretary of State about residents, including information such as names, birth dates, addresses, and citizenship status. The Secretary of State is mandated to proactively request additional information from various sources, including federal agencies, the Social Security Administration, and other states, to verify voter eligibility and maintain accurate voter rolls. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to enter into agreements with other states to compare voter lists and identify potential duplicate registrations, and to contract with commercial data providers to assist in verification efforts, while ensuring sensitive personal data remains protected. Additionally, the Secretary of State must conduct routine reviews of voter registration records, identify potential anomalies like duplicate registrations, and provide an annual report to the legislature about voter registration maintenance actions. The bill emphasizes the legislative intent that only eligible citizens should vote and that the state must strive to maintain the integrity of its voter registration system. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause declaring the immediate importance of the legislation.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0339/