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ID H0810
ID H0810Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators.
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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
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 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to establish new physical presence requirements for individuals seeking to become state representatives or senators. Specifically, it requires candidates to have maintained a "fixed habitation" within their legislative district for one year immediately before filing their candidacy, defining "fixed habitation" as a residence where the candidate has actual physical presence and occupancy for at least 120 nights during that year, with an exemption for active military service or religious missions. The bill also clarifies that candidates must have been registered electors in their district for one year preceding the general election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0810/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0810.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0810SOP.pdf |
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