Idaho Bills
6 bills · 2018 Regular Session
Amends existing law to revise the timelines for the transmission of certain election and ballot information and to make other election law changes.
Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds to advocate for or against a candidate or certain ballot measures.
34 – 0
Amends existing law to revise the county election records that shall be retained for a specified number of years and provides that the statewide voter registration database shall constitute the register of electors.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise the minimum age of a student who may be appointed to an election precinct board.
67 – 0
Amends existing law to provide for the submission of an early voting plan and notification to the Secretary of State of a county's intent to use early voting.
67 – 0
Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds to advocate for or against a candidate or certain ballot measures.
This purpose of this legislation is to create the Public Integrity in Elections Act. The act accomplishes the following: • Identifies the proper role of governmental entities with regards to elections. • CodifiesandclarifiesexistingcaselawthatwasestablishedbytheIdahoSupremeCourtinAmeritelInns, Inc vs Greater Boise Auditorium District (2005). In that case, the Idaho Supreme Court indicated that a public entity may "educate" but may not "advocate" regarding a bond measure. • Protects elected officials and public employees freedom of speech First Amendment rights and ensures that public funds, resources and property are not used to influence the outcome at the ballot box.