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ID S1356
ID S1356Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts.
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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 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 AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL COR- RECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 34-708, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICT ELECTIONS AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 34-712, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR CER- TAIN 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; AMENDING SECTION 34-905A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN HIGHWAY DISTRICT BALLOTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATES.
AI Summary
This bill revises the election process for commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts, which are districts that cover an entire county and are responsible for roads. Specifically, it amends existing Idaho Code sections to clarify that these highway district elections will now follow the same rules as other county elections, including the use of primary elections starting in 2028, and that write-in candidates for these positions will need to meet specific vote thresholds and file declarations of intent. The bill also adjusts the deadlines for filing candidacy declarations and for filling vacancies in the slate of candidates, ensuring that these processes align with the broader election laws for county and other local offices. Additionally, it makes a technical correction to exclude these single countywide highway districts from a section of law that previously mandated a nonpartisan ballot for all highway district commissioner elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Senate State Affairs Committee (08:00:00 3/16/2026 Room WW55) (on 03/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1356/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1356.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1356SOP.pdf |
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