S 1376 is sponsored by Sen. Treg Bernt (R-Meridian, District 21) — the State Affairs Vice Chair who has 2 bad votes on record with The Idaho Ledger (NO on HB 659, NO on HB 93). Idaho voters in District 21 should know their senator is sponsoring changes to how candidacy declarations are filed.
Senate Bill 1376 revises Idaho's provisions regarding the filing of declarations of candidacy — the paperwork candidates must file to appear on a ballot. The specific revisions affect deadlines, procedures, or requirements for filing. The bill passed the Senate and is now in the House State Affairs Committee.