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ID H0471
ID H0471Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts.
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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Passed
Dead
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 40-1404A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ELECTION OF SINGLE COUN- TYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS; AMENDING SECTION 34-702, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELEC- TIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-702A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-703, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-704, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-705, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-706, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-708, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-712, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-714, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-715, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends multiple sections of Idaho election law to specifically include single countywide highway districts in various election procedures, with a focus on those highway districts in counties with over 200,000 residents. The key changes include allowing primary elections for highway district commissioners starting in 2026, modifying requirements for write-in candidates, and updating procedures for filing declarations of candidacy, filling candidate vacancies, and creating sample election ballots. Specifically for highway district commissioner elections, the bill clarifies that voters can vote for commissioners in each subdistrict, not just those in their own subdistrict, and maintains the existing structure of five subdistricts with commissioners serving four-year terms. The bill aims to standardize election processes for these specific highway districts, ensuring they follow similar election protocols as other local government offices, and will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for election officials to prepare for the new procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
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No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (H)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0471/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0471.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0471SOP.pdf |
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