STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28359 / S1062
This legislation makes two changes relating to candidate filings. First, it requires that write-in candidates for
the position of United States President must provide their Vice-Presidential selection and their Presidential
Electors for the State of Idaho at the time they file their declaration of candidacy as a write-in candidate. This
information is already required for all Presidential candidates whose names appear on the ballot, and would be
necessary to execute on the election results, should such a write-in candidate win.
Second, it clarifies that the petition for independent candidates for all partisan offices will be on forms prescribed
by the Secretary of State, modelled on the format used for recall petitions.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation may result in fewer filings by write-in candidates for the position of United States President,
which would save time, although not quantifiable dollars, for the counties that must count any write-in votes
validly cast for such candidates, and the Secretary of State’s office that must process the declaration filings.
Contact:
Jason Hancock, Deputy, Secretary of State
(208) 332-2852
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/05/2021, 9:09 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-702A, 34-708, 34-708A