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ID S1257

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 33-502B of Idaho Code regarding school district board of trustees elections when only one candidate is nominated for a position.

  • Allows the board of trustees or school district clerk (with written board permission) to declare a candidate elected without holding an election if only one qualified candidate has been nominated or filed a write-in declaration with signatures of five electors from their specific zone.

  • Requires the school district clerk to immediately prepare and deliver a certificate of election signed by the clerk and bearing the district seal to the declared candidate.

  • Specifies that this no-election procedure applies only to trustee elections and does not apply to any other school district election.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law regarding elections for school district board trustees.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/30/16 Session Law Chapter 261 Effective: 07/01/2016

3/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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