S.1451

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the counting and adjudication of ballots.

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1451 revises ballot counting and adjudication procedures, including postelection audits and recounts.

Idaho S1451 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the counting and adjudication of ballots. It mandates that each voter can adjudicate their ballot in case of an overvote. The bill establishes procedures for postelection audits, including the selection of precincts, days, batches, legislative districts, and tabulation machines for audit. It also outlines recount procedures for automated tabulation systems, specifying when a hand recount is required. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective upon passage and approval.

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State Affairs Committee
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History

Apr 1

Senate

Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

Apr 1

Senate

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs