This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to elections, specifically focusing on the scheduling of elections, the mailing of ballots, and the canvassing of election results. Notably, it changes the election date for supervisors from the first Tuesday succeeding the first Monday of November in even-numbered years to odd-numbered years. Additionally, it establishes that the election for supervisor scheduled for November 2026 will instead occur in November 2027, and the election for November 2028 will be moved to November 2029, both for a term of four years.

The bill also revises the provisions regarding mail ballot precincts, increasing the time frame for mailing ballots from twenty-four days to forty-five days prior to the election, and changing the deadline for mailing ballots from the fourteenth day to the eleventh day before the election. Furthermore, it reduces the time frame for the canvassing of election results from ten days to nine days after the election. These amendments aim to streamline the election process and ensure timely and efficient management of election-related activities. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-2721, 34-308, 34-1410