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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-604, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PRO- VISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-605, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-608, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-609, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVI- SION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-610, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-611, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-612, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVI- SION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-613, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-614, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-615, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVI- SION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-616, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 34-617, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-618, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 34-619, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-620, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-621, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARD- ING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-622, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AMENDING SECTION 34-623, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING A CERTAIN FILING FEE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends multiple sections of Idaho Code to revise candidate filing fees across various elected offices. The changes significantly increase filing fees for most positions: for state-level offices like U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General, the filing fee increases from $200-$500 to $1,000; for U.S. Congressional Representatives, the fee rises from $300 to $500; for state representatives and senators, the fee increases from $30 to $250; and for county-level positions such as commissioners, sheriffs, clerks, treasurers, assessors, coroners, and prosecuting attorneys, the fee goes from $40 to $100. These filing fee increases apply to candidates across different levels of government, from federal and state positions to county offices, and the additional revenue will be deposited into either the general fund or county treasury. The bill declares an emergency and will take effect on July 1, 2025, suggesting the legislature views these filing fee adjustments as important and time-sensitive. The increased fees may potentially impact candidate accessibility and serve as a mechanism to offset election administration costs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs (on 03/11/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0393/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0393.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0393SOP.pdf |
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