STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31129 / H0470
The Idaho Election Crimes Act would create an “Office of Elections Crimes and Security” within the office of
the Idaho Attorney General for the State of Idaho. This office would be tasked with responding to complaints
or notifications of Election Code violations, conducting investigations, overseeing a voter fraud hotline, and
collaborating with prosecutorial agencies when criminal violations are suspected. The Act would grant the
Attorney General's office concurrent jurisdiction in any election crime as well as mandate an annual report to
be submitted from the office to the Governor of the State of Idaho, The President of the Senate and the Speaker
of the House of Representatives.
FISCAL NOTE
It is anticipated that this legislation will require the Office of the Attorney General to hire one additional FTE
to support the work of the Office of Elections Crime and Security. The Attorney General’s office estimates no
additional investigators or prosecutors will be required; however, it is expected that one support staff would be
necessary. Estimated cost to the taxpayers is approximately $60,00 - $80,000 annually.
Contact:
Representative Joe Alfieri
(208) 332-1000
Representative Brandon Mitchell
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/02/2024, 8:16 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-1401