The bill amends Section 34-901 of the Idaho Code to update the provisions regarding the identification of official election ballots. Key changes include the requirement that each ballot must have the date and year of the election printed "on" its face, along with the words "Official Election Ballot." Additionally, for counties using optical scan ballots, the bill mandates that each ballot must include a unique alphanumeric identifier printed on it to prevent duplication.

For counties utilizing paper or other types of ballots, the bill allows for an official election stamp, as determined by the board of county commissioners. In cases where the stamp is lost or unavailable on election day, the distributing clerk is required to initial each ballot and write "stamped" on it. The bill declares an emergency and specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-901