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Bill introduced to require alphanumeric unique identifier on individual ballots
Summary
Representative Alfieri introduced RS 32,083 to require each ballot to carry a printed alphanumeric identifier (rather than a county mark or logo) to prevent duplication; sponsors said the change is intended to match legislative intent and committee agreed to a full hearing.
Representative Alfieri told the House State Affairs Committee that RS 32,083 is a short, technical change meant to ensure each ballot has a unique, printed alphanumeric identifier rather than a county marking or logo. "The idea was to not duplicate ballots," Alfieri said, adding that county logos or stamps are not unique to each ballot and therefore do not meet the intended statutory requirement.
Alfieri said Kootenai County uses a unique identifier but that counties elsewhere rely on marks such as logos that are unique to a county but not to each ballot. When new language is read into the bill, Alfieri said it replaces the term "marking" with "alphanumeric identifier printed on each ballot to prevent the duplication of ballots." He also told the committee he supports moving to paper ballots and that Kootenai County uses them; he said some county clerks resist a statewide move to paper.
Representative Barbieri moved that the committee introduce RS 32,083. The committee voted by voice to introduce the resolution; the motion carried and the measure will receive a full hearing.
