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ID H0299
ID H0299Amends existing law to prohibit the providing of college credit to influence a student's vote.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Passed
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
ELECTIONS -- Amends existing law to prohibit the providing of college credit to influence a student's vote.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit public entities, such as state institutions of higher learning, from providing college extra credit to students in order to influence their vote for or against a candidate or ballot measure. The bill aims to ensure that students are not incentivized or coerced to vote in a particular way through the use of academic credit. It also clarifies that public entities are generally prohibited from using public funds or resources to advocate for or against candidates or ballot measures, with some limited exceptions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 27, 2021 Session Law Chapter 291 Effective: 07/01/2021 (on 04/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0299/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0299.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2021/legislation/H0299SOP.pdf |
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