Bill > H0377

This bill amends Idaho Code Section 34-1702 to modify the signature requirements for recall petitions specifically for city council members elected by district. Currently, recall petitions for city officials require signatures from 20% of registered voters in the entire city. The bill introduces a new provision that, for cities with district-based council elections, the recall petition must now be signed by registered electors residing only within the specific district of the council member being recalled. The number of required signatures remains at 20% of the registered voters in that specific district, as determined by the last election in that district. This change allows for a more localized approach to recall petitions, ensuring that only voters directly represented by the specific council member can initiate a recall effort. The bill declares an emergency, meaning it will go into effect immediately upon passage and approval, which suggests the legislature views this change as timely and important for municipal governance.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0377/