House Bill 652 Summary

• Consolidates election dates and procedures for Idaho political subdivisions to occur on uniform dates (third Tuesday in May and first Tuesday after first Monday in November) beginning January 1, 2011, with exceptions for emergencies, school districts, and specific water/irrigation districts.

• Modifies fire protection district commissioner election terms to occur in odd-numbered years with staggered 2-year and 4-year terms, and allows districts to convert from prior election schedules upon unanimous board agreement.

• Transitions school trustee and library district trustee terms from varying lengths to uniform 6-year terms with elections held in odd-numbered years, providing specific conversion schedules through 2015.

• Changes presidential primary election date from the fourth Tuesday in May to the third Tuesday in May and establishes candidate qualification requirements based on national news media recognition or a $1,000 filing fee.

• Repeals prior law relating to community college district elections and modifies water and sewer district election procedures to align with consolidated election requirements.