Idaho Bills

Amends and repeals existing law regarding a voter's affidavit in lieu of identification.

This legislation streamlines voter identification processes and enhances election security by ensuring all voters present valid, government-issued photo ID's at the time of voting. By removing the option to substitute person identification with a voter's affidavit, this bill aligns Idaho's electoral process with modern standards for secure and verifiable voter identification. This measure is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral system, thereby fostering public confidence in electoral outcomes.

Amends existing law to provide for automatic voter registration through the Division of Motor Vehicles.

This legislation will provide for the automatic registration of eligible citizens to vote at the same time that they apply for or renew a driver’s license or state issued identification, unless they opt out of being registered to vote at that time. The act of voting – being able to elect our leaders and set our course as a state and a nation – defines the United States at home and abroad. This legislation aims to facilitate the exercise of this basic right for thousands of eligible citizens who are unregistered or have outdated registrations due to relocation.