VOTERS – Amends and repeals existing law regarding a voter’s affidavit in lieu of identification.
S 1049 repeals Idaho’s law allowing voters to use an affidavit instead of photo ID at polling places. It removes all references to "personal identification affidavits" from voter registration (Section 34-409), early voting procedures (Section 34-1012), and in-person voting records (Section 34-1106). This change means voters will no longer be able to sign an affidavit to verify their identity; they must present valid photo identification to vote. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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Feb 3, 2025
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Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
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