Bill > H0033

This bill amends Idaho law to establish a new system for electronic publication of public notices through the State Controller's website. Under the new provisions, any person, governmental entity, or business required to publish notices in a newspaper can instead publish them electronically on the State Controller's website, with these electronic notices carrying the same legal weight as traditional newspaper publications. The bill requires that electronic publications maintain the same minimum publication dates and duration as print notices and mandates that governmental entities comply with existing advance notice and agenda requirements. The State Controller is tasked with creating a free, publicly accessible platform for these notices, with a phased implementation plan targeting full operational capability by January 1, 2027. The legislation also includes a feature allowing users to subscribe to and filter public meeting notices by location. Additionally, the bill revises rules about publication by first class mail, allowing notices to be included with regular mailings like utility bills and removing previous cost-comparison restrictions. The bill declares an emergency, with certain sections taking effect immediately and others becoming operative on January 1, 2027.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0033/