Bill > H0501

This bill amends existing Idaho law regarding the circulation of petitions for initiatives and referendums, which are proposals for new laws or to repeal existing ones that are put to a public vote. Key provisions require that any person circulating a petition must be a "qualified elector," meaning they are registered to vote in Idaho and meet other eligibility requirements. Furthermore, individuals who are paid to gather signatures must verbally inform potential signatories that they are being paid and disclose the name of the person or entity paying them. This disclosure must also be printed prominently on each page of the petition, and paid circulators must wear a visible badge stating "paid petition circulator" along with the name of their payer. The bill also specifies that any petition circulated in violation of these disclosure rules will be void, and it clarifies that only physical signatures are valid. The bill includes an emergency clause, making these changes effective on July 1, 2026.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0501/