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ID H0560
ID H0560Amends existing law to allow prospective jurors in certain circumstances to volunteer as poll workers in lieu of serving on a jury.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO JURIES; AMENDING SECTION 2-211, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMP- TION TO JURY SERVICE; AMENDING SECTION 2-212, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR VOLUNTEER ELECTION SERVICE IN LIEU OF JURY SERVICE AND TO MAKE A TECHNI- CAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 34-303, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EX- CEPTION TO CERTAIN COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION PERSONNEL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill allows prospective jurors in Idaho who qualify for an exemption or postponement from jury duty, such as those who are elderly or face undue hardship, to volunteer as poll workers in county elections instead. If a county clerk identifies a shortage of election personnel, they can request the court to offer this option to eligible jurors. If a juror accepts and successfully completes their volunteer service as a poll worker, they will be excused from jury duty for the next two years, and this volunteer service will not be subject to the usual compensation requirements for election personnel. However, if a juror accepts the volunteer role but fails to complete it, they will be returned to the jury list.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0560/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0560.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0560SOP.pdf |
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