This bill amends Section 34-901 of the Idaho Code to update the identification requirements for official election ballots. The amendments include changes to the language regarding how the date and year of the election are displayed on the ballot, replacing "upon" with "on." Additionally, for counties using optical scan ballots, the bill mandates that each ballot must have a unique alphanumeric identifier printed on it to prevent duplication, replacing the previous requirement for a "marking."

Furthermore, for counties utilizing paper or other types of ballots, the bill specifies that an official election stamp must be used, as determined by the board of county commissioners. In cases where the stamp is unavailable on election day, the distributing clerk is required to initial each ballot and write "stamped" on it. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-901