STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31171 / H0561
This legislation updates the requirements of the canvass period following an election. The canvass is the review
of votes cast by the clerk's office following election day and before the board of canvassers meets to make the
results official. This changes the abstract of results to become a canvass report to be more in line with the best
practices around the country. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has published suggested best practices
for what should be included in a canvass. This bill will allow many of those practices to be put in place in
Idaho, giving more information to the board of canvassers and the public following an election.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state, county, or local level of government nor
does it cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state, county, or local governments therefore the legislation
has no fiscal impact. The legislation simply changes the reporting of activities that are already being performed.
Contact:
Representative Tina Lambert
Senator Scott Herndon
(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: 02/13/2024, 10:01 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-1207, 34-1211, 34-1212, 34-1213