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ID S1327
ID S1327Amends existing law to allow a political party to add qualifications for precinct committeemen.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-624, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL PARTIES MAY ADD ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to allow political parties to establish their own additional qualifications for individuals seeking to become precinct committeemen, who are elected representatives of a political party within a specific voting precinct. Currently, the law requires precinct committeemen to be at least eighteen years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered elector in their precinct for six months prior to election. This bill adds a provision allowing parties to impose further requirements, as long as they do not contradict the existing state qualifications, and it also makes a minor technical correction regarding the age requirement. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1327/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1327.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1327SOP.pdf |
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