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ID S1256
ID S1256Adds to existing law to establish provisions for disqualification of elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AMEND- ING CHAPTER 4, TITLE 74, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 74-408, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR THE DISQUALIFICATION FROM OFFICE OF ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES WHILE IN OFFICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Idaho law that establishes provisions for the disqualification from office of elected public officials convicted of certain crimes while in office. The bill states that public officials must serve with integrity and maintain a high standard of principles, and that the public trust is lost when elected officials violate criminal law. The new section provides that any elected official convicted of a crime resulting in probation or incarceration shall no longer be eligible to be elected to any public office in Idaho, though they may complete their current term of office.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 01/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1256/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1256.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1256SOP.pdf |
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