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ID S1377

ID S1377
Amends existing law to require paid signature gatherers to disclose that they are being paid and to revise provisions regarding the collection of signatures for ballot measures.


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Introduced
02/26/2024
In Committee
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
Passed
03/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO BALLOT MEASURES; AMENDING SECTION 34-1807, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR PAID SIGNATURE GATHERERS, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RE- GARDING THE VERIFICATION OF PETITION AND SIGNATURE SHEETS, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF PE- TITION SIGNERS, AND TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH CERTAIN PETITIONS ARE DEEMED VOID AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; PROVIDING SEVER- ABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require paid signature gatherers to disclose that they are being paid and to revise provisions regarding the collection of signatures for ballot measures. Specifically, the bill requires paid signature gatherers to verbally notify potential signatories that they are being paid and to have a prominent written declaration of this on each petition page. It also requires paid gatherers to wear a badge stating they are "paid petition circulator." The bill also revises the affidavit requirements for both paid and unpaid gatherers, and specifies conditions under which petitions and signatures can be deemed void, including if the disclosure requirements are not met.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 285 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 04/04/2024)

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