Bill > H0008

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding bond and levy ballot disclosures. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring any ballot question to authorize a bond after July 1, 2021, to include specific information about the bond, such as the purpose, anticipated interest rate, total amount to be repaid, and estimated average annual cost to taxpayers. The ballot question must not include information about any other bond, levy, or matter. 2. Allowing a registered elector residing within the taxing district to challenge the district's failure to comply with these disclosure requirements within 30 days after the election. If the court finds the district failed to comply, it must declare the ballot outcome nullified and order the district to reimburse the election costs and award court costs and fees to the complainant. 3. Making similar changes to the disclosure requirements for ballot questions to authorize a levy, with the same enforcement mechanism through a 30-day post-election challenge by a registered elector. The bill aims to provide clear and concise information to voters about proposed bonds and levies, and to ensure taxing districts comply with the disclosure requirements or face the consequences of a nullified ballot outcome.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0008/