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ID H0673
ID H0673Amends existing law to provide for certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-614, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PRO- VISION REGARDING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND SENA- TORS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the qualifications for state representatives and senators, specifically focusing on residency and physical presence requirements. Previously, candidates needed to be registered electors in their legislative district for one year preceding the election, but this bill now requires them to have maintained a "fixed habitation" within the district for one year immediately before filing their candidacy. A "fixed habitation" is defined as a residence where the candidate has maintained actual physical presence and occupancy for at least 120 nights during that one-year period. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
General Orders Calendar (10:30:00 3/5/2026 House Floor) (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0673/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0673.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0673SOP.pdf |
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