Idaho Bills
19 bills · 2026 Regular Session
Amends existing law to include the office of the president of the United States into the state primary election and to move the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May.
The intent of this legislation is to provide consistency, fiscal responsibility, and increase turnout in our primary election process. It seeks to amend several sections of Idaho election code to hold all primary elections, including the presidential primary, on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in May. This aligns the dates of the primary elections and general elections to the same Tuesday in the month exactly six months apart from one another.
Jim Guthrie · SD-028
Amends existing law to provide for certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators.
This legislation clarifies the requirement that a candidate be physically present in a legislative district to qualify for the Idaho House and Senate. Candidates must be registered electors for one year prior to the general election and physically live in the declared primary residence for at least 120 days in the year prior to the candidate filing date.
Britt Raybould · HD-034B
Amends existing law to remove a provision regarding the preparation of ballots for general elections.
RS33584 / H0872 This bill is a slight modification to Idaho code 34-906 concerning general elections. When the general election ballot contains a constitutional amendment or another issue, current law requires that a page break occur between the ballot and the issue, or that the issue be printed on a separate page from the rest of the ballot. This often causes portions of the ballot to be blank and wastes paper. This bill removes that requirement. This bill will allow the constitutional amendment or issue being considered to begin on the same page or on the back of the same page as the rest of the ballot.
Steve Tanner · HD-013B
34 – 0
Amends existing law to add certain requirements for an affidavit in lieu of personal identification.
This bill adds multiple new safeguards to the voter affidavit process, including additional information required from the voter and prior verification by poll workers and the county before issuing a ballot to the voter. This will ensure safe, transparent, but still accessible elections for all legally registered American citizens and Idaho voters.
Brian Lenney · SD-013
67 – 0
Adds to existing law to require certain disclosures by individuals engaged in paid in-person canvassing activities.
This legislation adds a new section to title 67, chapter 66 Idaho Code, to establish requirements for persons engaged in paid in-person canvassing activities. It requires such persons to meet the qualifications of a qualified elector in Idaho, to disclose that they are being paid and identify the person or entity providing payment, and to wear a visible badge stating, “paid political advocate.” The legislation directs the secretary of state to adopt rules to implement these requirements and provides for enforcement.
Monica Church · HD-019A
Amends existing law to allow a political party to add qualifications for precinct committeemen.
This legislation clarifies that political parties may add to the requirements for who can serve as a precinct committeeman in addition to the criteria found in the Idaho Code. Political parties are private associations and as such, they have a first amendment right to choose with whom they may "assemble" with as long as there is no form of discrimination previously determined to be illegal.
Phil Hart · SD-002
States findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment affirming the authority of states to govern their election processes.
This Joint Memorial is a petition to Idaho's Congressional delegation to take the lead in passing laws or an amendment that affirms the Tenth Amendment and Idaho's own Federalist spirit by giving states the authority to chart their own electoral course and adhere to the principles of state sovereignty and the principles of Federalism that are the foundation upon which our nation is built. The people of Idaho deserve an electoral system that is transparent, secure, fair, and free from outside influence. Giving states the authority to develop their own laws governing campaign finance, electoral transparency, and accountability are paramount to restoring public trust, confidence and fairness in our electoral and campaign finance systems.
Carl Bjerke · SD-005
Amends and adds to existing law to require certain disclosures by individuals engaged in paid in-person canvasing activities and to revise provisions governing signature gatherers.
RS33660 / S1411 This bill establishes uniform statewide requirements for paid in-person signature gathers and paid in-person canvassers. This bill clearly and transparently indicates to Idahoans who they are communicating with either at their door or in their community. The bill creates the uniform requirement that paid signature gathers and paid in-person canvassers be qualified electors of the state of Idaho. This bill considers volunteers and those under 18 years of age. These changes promote consistency and ensure voters receive transparent information during electoral interactions.
Monica Church · HD-019A
Repeals and adds to existing law to provide for the crime of illegal voting, to provide for the crime of interference with an election, and to provide for the crime of tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems.
This legislation relates to elections. Repealing Section 18-2306, Idaho Code, relating to illegal voting, Interference with an election, and tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems. Making it a felony to do so. Amending Chapter 23 Title 18 Idaho Code by adding a new section 18-2306, Idaho Code, to provide for the crime of illegal voting and making it a felony; Amending Chapter 23, Title 18 by the addition of a new section 18 -2306A, Idaho Code, to provide for the crime of interference with an election; Amending Chapter 23-2306B, Idaho Code, to provide for the crime of tampering with voting machines or vote tally systems, making it a felony and declaring an emergency and providing an effective date.
Dan Garner · HD-028B
35 – 0
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding certain election procedures.
2025 legislation established uniform dates and deadlines for county clerks ahead of elections. This bill cleans up three additional sections that were inadvertently missed, including (1) soil and water conservation districts, (2) sparsely populated precincts, and (3) canvassing timelines.
Brandon Mitchell · HD-006B
Amends and adds to existing law to require certain disclosures by individuals engaged in paid in-person canvasing activities and to revise provisions governing signature gatherers.
RS33851 / S1449 This bill establishes uniform statewide requirements for paid in-person signature gathers and paid in-person canvassers. This bill clearly and transparently indicates to Idahoans who they are communicating with either at their door or in their community. The bill creates the uniform requirement that paid signature gathers and paid in-person canvassers be residents of the state of Idaho. This bill considers volunteers and those under 18 years of age. These changes promote consistency and ensure voters receive transparent information during electoral interactions.
Jim Guthrie · SD-028
Amends existing law to prohibit certain in-person instruction in schools on election day.
This legislation clarifies the following when public school buildings are used as polling places to ensure student safety: 1) No in-person student instruction in school district buildings designated as polling locations. 2) In-person instruction may occur in other school district buildings not designated as a polling place. To allow school boards to make necessary adjustments to school schedules, this bill takes effect on January 1, 2028.
Britt Raybould · HD-034B
30 – 4
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the form and contents of ballots to be prepared by the Secretary of State.
This legislation amends Idaho Code section 34-903 to revise ballot rotation requirements by applying current candidate name rotation to federal, state, county, and local offices in political entities with more than 25,000 registered voters. It removes the separate voter threshold for other offices and provides a single standard administered by the secretary of state.
Anne Haws · HD-016B
34 – 0
Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators.
This legislation clarifies the requirement that a candidate be physically present in a legislative district to qualify for the Idaho House and Senate. Candidates must be registered electors for one year prior to the general election and physically live in the declared primary residence for at least 120 days in the year prior to the candidate filing date. Exemptions are provided for active military services or a religious mission.
Britt Raybould · HD-034B
38 – 28
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the counting and adjudication of ballots.
RS33857 / S1451 This legislation pertains to self adjudication of a voter's ballot when there is an over vote.
Todd Lakey · SD-023
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the filing of declarations of candidacy.
RS33628 / S1376 This bill would change where local election candidates file, from the clerk of the political subdivision to the county clerk. This change will allow a more efficient process as all filings flow up to the county clerk for approval, as well as many political subdivisions in smaller Idaho counties do not have regular hours of operation during the tight filing window, creating problems for candidates in these districts.
Treg Bernt · SD-021
64 – 6
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain election procedures.
RS33633 / H0873 2025 legislation established uniform dates and deadlines for county clerks ahead of elections. This bill cleans up three additional sections that were inadvertently missed, including (1) soil and water conservation districts, (2) sparsely populated precincts, and (3) canvassing timelines.
Brandon Mitchell · HD-006B
34 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to include the office of the president of the United States into the state primary election and to move the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May.
RS33722 / S1398 The intent of this legislation is to provide consistency, fiscal responsibility, and increase turnout in our primary election process. It seeks to amend several sections of Idaho election code to hold all primary elections, including the presidential primary, on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in May. This aligns the dates of the primary elections and general elections to the same Tuesday in the month exactly six months apart from one another.
Jim Guthrie · SD-028
23 – 10
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a presidential primary election.
This legislation seeks to return the March primary for presidential elections. Bringing back the primary is the best way to ensure that Idaho voters have the best opportunity to practice their right to vote on the national level. In 2023, the state GOP passed resolution 2023-28 calling for the return of the presidential primary.
Kyle Harris · HD-007A
45 – 23