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ID SJR101
ID SJR101Proposes a state constitutional amendment to require any referendum petition or initiative petition to be signed by at least 6% of legal voters at the last general election in each legislative district.
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
REFERENDA AND INITIATIVES -- Proposes a state constitutional amendment to require any referendum petition or initiative petition to be signed by at least 6% of legal voters at the last general election in each legislative district.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Idaho state constitution that would change the requirements for citizen-led ballot measures. Currently, citizens can propose laws or reject laws passed by the legislature through a process called the initiative and referendum, respectively. This resolution would require that for any such petition to be valid and placed on the ballot for a vote, it must gather signatures from at least 6% of the legal voters in *each* legislative district, based on the number of voters in the most recent general election. This is a significant change from potentially having a statewide signature requirement, as it mandates broader geographic support across the state's districts.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (29)
Ben Adams (R),
Kelly Anthon (R),
Carl Bjerke (R),
Judy Boyle (R),
Van Burtenshaw (R),
Cindy Carlson (R),
Brent Crane (R),
Lori Den Hartog (R),
Barbara Ehardt (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Phil Hart (R),
Linda Hartgen (R),
Todd Lakey (R),
Abby Lee (R),
Brian Lenney (R),
Jason Monks (R),
Mike Moyle (R),
Tammy Nichols (R),
Joe Palmer (R),
Doug Pickett (R),
Doug Ricks (R),
Heather Scott (R),
Bruce Skaug (R),
Ben Toews (R),
Chris Trakel (R),
Chuck Winder (R),
Tony Wisniewski (R),
Julianne Young (R),
Glenneda Zuiderveld (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate (on 03/30/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/SJR101/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/SJR101E1.pdf |
| Amendment SJR101A1 | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/SJR101A1.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/SJR101.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/SJR101SOP.pdf |
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