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ID H0618
ID H0618Amends existing law to expand and add to a prohibition against electioneering messages on certain government correspondence.
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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Passed
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING MESSAGES; AMENDING SECTION 74-407, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING TAX-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS, TO DEFINE A TERM, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-1022, IDAHO CODE, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONTENT ON WARRANTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to expand and add to a prohibition against electioneering messages on certain government correspondence. Specifically, it prohibits the name of any elected public official or any electioneering message from appearing on tax-related correspondence from the state of Idaho to taxpayers, as well as on warrants, including in any remittance advice or remittance memo, unless acting as an endorser or otherwise necessary for the proper execution of the document. The bill defines "electioneering message" to include statements regarding, expressing support for, or soliciting support for any governmental program or initiative, or any nonprofit corporation, including its programs or initiatives. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2024 Session Law Chapter 46 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0618/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0618.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0618SOP.pdf |
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