Bill > SJR101

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Idaho State Constitution that would modify the rules for referendum and initiative petitions by requiring signatures from at least 6% of legal voters in each legislative district, based on voter turnout from the most recent general election. Currently, the state constitution allows citizens to propose laws through initiatives and challenge legislative actions through referendums, but this amendment would add a geographical distribution requirement to ensure broad support across different legislative districts. If approved by voters, the change would make it more challenging to place measures on the ballot by mandating that petition signatures must come proportionally from every legislative district, rather than potentially concentrating signatures in more populous areas. The resolution outlines the specific constitutional amendment language, provides the exact ballot question voters will see, and directs the Legislative Council to prepare supporting statements and the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment, following standard procedures for constitutional modifications in Idaho.

Government Affairs, Justice

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/SJR101/