Idaho 66th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2022) Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H 459 — VOTERS – Amends existing law to provide for automatic voter registration through the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Last action — Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 66th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2022). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes voter registration at driver's licensing offices in Idaho, amending existing registration processes.

  • Section 34-404

    The Idaho transportation department, through the division of motor vehicles and its driver's licensing offices, shall register to vote each eligible elector who applies for the issuance, renewal, or correction of any type of driver's license pursuant to chapter 3, title 49, Idaho Code, or for an identification card pursuant to sections 49-2442 and 49-2443, Idaho Code, by completing a registration application provided for in subsection (1) of this section for the eligible elector through the division of motor vehicles. Each driver's licensing office shall forward completed registration applications to the office of the county clerk on a weekly basis and on the business day prior to the closing of registration.

    This addition requires driver's licensing offices to automatically register eligible voters when they apply for a driver's license or ID.

  • Section 34-404

    The division of motor vehicles shall provide for an elector to opt out of registration provided for in this section.

    This addition allows individuals to decline the automatic voter registration process.

Action History

  1. Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

  2. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors H 459?
H 459 is sponsored by Ilana Rubel (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 459?
This bill died with 66th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2022). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 459?
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