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Committee advances H 697 on voting and illegal activity after Secretary of State testimony

House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee · February 25, 2026
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Summary

Rep. Garner presented H 697 on voting and illegal activity; Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane testified in support and committee members sought clarification on corrected and duplicate ballots. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with DO PASS.

Rep. Garner presented H 697, described as addressing voting and illegal activity. Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill, according to the committee minutes.

Committee members asked for clarification about the bill language, how it would apply to corrected ballots, and how duplicate ballots would be handled. After discussion, Rep. Scott moved to send H 697 to the House floor with a DO PASS recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote. Rep. Garner is recorded as the floor sponsor.