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ID HJR002
ID HJR002Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to revise the percentage of assent required during statewide election years.
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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, RELATING TO THE LIMITATIONS OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL IN- DEBTEDNESS; STATING THE QUESTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE; DI- RECTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PREPARE THE STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PUBLISH THE AMENDMENT AND ARGUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Idaho State Constitution that would change the percentage of voter approval needed for local governments, such as counties, cities, and school districts, to incur debt. Currently, a two-thirds majority of voters is required to approve such indebtedness. This resolution suggests that if the vote occurs in a year when statewide elections are not held, the requirement would remain two-thirds, but if the vote happens in a year when statewide elections *are* held (like presidential election years), the requirement would be lowered to a fifty-five percent majority. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for their approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (House)
Last Action
Retained on General Orders (on 03/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/HJR002/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/HJR002.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/HJR002SOP.pdf |
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