S.1398

Amends and adds to existing law to include the office of the president of the United States into the state primary election and to move the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May.

Chamber Passed·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1398 amends election laws to include presidential primaries and adjust election dates.

Idaho S1398 amends existing election laws to include the office of the president of the United States in the state primary election and moves the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May. The bill also adjusts various election dates and terms of office for different positions, including presidential electors, highway commissioners, and library trustees. It specifies that presidential primaries are optional for political parties and outlines procedures for election certifications and candidate nominations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 23–10 · Mar 25
Current
State Affairs Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading

23 Yea

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10 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

9:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 24

9:30 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Mar 25

Senate

Read third time in full -- PASSED 23-10-2

Mar 25

Senate

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Mar 25

Senate

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