Bill > HJR001

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Idaho State Constitution to change how and when the state Legislature convenes. Currently, the Legislature meets in regular sessions annually and can be called into special sessions by the Governor. This amendment would require the Legislature to hold organizational sessions starting on the first Thursday of December after a general election, unless a different date is set by law. Additionally, it would mandate that the Legislature convene in special sessions if at least sixty percent of the members in both the Senate and the House of Representatives jointly request it in writing. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives would be responsible for calling these special sessions, which must begin promptly after the request is received, and no later than fifteen days after. This aims to ensure the Legislature can meet under specific circumstances beyond the Governor's call, while still maintaining its part-time, citizen legislature status.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/HJR001/