H 560 — Jury Duty — Option to Serve as Poll Worker Instead

House Bill 560 allows prospective jurors who are called for jury duty to volunteer as poll workers on election day in lieu of serving on a jury — in certain circumstances when elections coincide with jury duty obligations.

This addresses a practical problem: Idaho often struggles to recruit enough poll workers, while courts simultaneously call large jury pools. This bill allows civic-minded citizens to serve their community through election work rather than jury duty.

Sponsor: Rep. Joe Alfieri (R-Coeur d'Alene, District 4A). Delivered to Governor March 18, 2026.