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ID HJR004
ID HJR004Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to provide that in all partisan primary elections and general elections, and for the election of judges, there shall be one round of voting and the person having the highest number of votes for an office shall be the winner of an election.
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 8, ARTICLE VI, REGARDING PERSONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES BEING DEEMED ELECTED; STATING THE QUES- TION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE; DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE COUN- CIL TO PREPARE THE STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND DIRECTING THE SECRE- TARY 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 how elections are decided. Currently, some elections might have multiple rounds or runoffs if no candidate receives a majority of votes. This amendment, if passed by voters, would establish a "plurality voting" system for all partisan primary and general elections, as well as for judicial elections. This means that in any given election, there will only be one round of voting, and the candidate who receives the most votes, even if it's not a majority, will be declared the winner. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for their approval.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk (on 03/11/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/HJR004/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/HJR004.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/HJR004SOP.pdf |
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