The bill amends Section 34-901 of the Idaho Code to enhance the identification and security measures for official election ballots. It mandates that all ballots must display the date of the election and the phrase "Official Election Ballot." To ensure the authenticity of ballots, county clerks are required to implement specific anti-fraud measures, which must be tested and verified before each election. The confidentiality of voters' choices is also emphasized, in accordance with the state constitution.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for counties using voting machines, requiring the use of at least two anti-fraud measures from a specified list, such as unique identifiers, watermarked paper, holograms, security paper, or stamping the official designation on each ballot. For counties that hand count votes, ballots must also be stamped with the official designation at the time of issuance. The bill includes a requirement for clerks to maintain documentation of the security measures and the chain of custody for all ballots. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-901