The "Motor Voter Act" amends Section 34-404 of the Idaho Code to facilitate the registration of eligible voters at driver's licensing offices. Under the new provisions, the Idaho Transportation Department, through the Division of Motor Vehicles, will register eligible electors who apply for a driver's license or identification card. These offices are required to complete a registration application for each eligible elector and forward the completed applications to the county clerk's office weekly, as well as on the business day prior to the closing of registration. Additionally, the act allows electors to opt out of this automatic registration process.

The bill also updates the numbering of subsections within Section 34-404, with the previous subsection (2) being deleted and replaced with a new subsection (2) that outlines the registration process at driver's licensing offices. The subsequent subsections are renumbered accordingly. The act emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records of political party affiliations or unaffiliated designations for electors, which will be recorded by the county clerk. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-404