This bill amends Section 34-1404 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the declarations of candidacy for elections in political subdivisions. Key changes include the requirement that candidates' nominating petitions be filed with the county clerk instead of the political subdivision clerk. Additionally, the bill mandates that the clerk of each political subdivision provide an accurate map of all subdistricts to the county clerk by January 1 of each election year. The timeline for filing nomination petitions has also been adjusted, with the county clerk now required to notify the political subdivision clerk within 48 hours of receiving a nomination petition.

Further amendments include a reduction in the number of days for the county clerk to certify nominees from seven to five days after the close of filing. The bill also introduces a requirement for nominating petitions to include candidates' campaign contact information, such as phone numbers and email addresses, and ensures that all information in the petitions is publicly available upon request. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, following the declaration of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-1404