Bill > H0286

This bill amends existing law to require that a taxing district include certain information when communicating with voters regarding a bond or levy proposal. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Taxing districts must provide a brief official statement with information on the bond or levy proposal, including the purpose, anticipated interest rate, total repayment amount, estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer, and the length of time the bond or levy will be in effect. 2. This information must be included on the ballot and in the official notice of the election. 3. Any mass communication (printed, audio, visual, electronic, etc.) sent by the taxing district to 20 or more voters, as well as any media presented for public viewing, must also include the required information. 4. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in the court declaring the outcome of the ballot question invalid and awarding court costs and fees to the prevailing party.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0286/