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ID H0270

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits government entities, their officers, and agents from using public funds or property to support, oppose, or promote bond or levy elections.

  • Allows public funds to be used for factual election information including notification, dates, locations, voter registration requirements, and bond/levy disclosures required by Idaho Code.

  • Permits public funds to inform voters of expected costs per $100,000 of taxable value and current tax rates for property tax proposals.

  • Establishes that violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $1,000 and potential restitution, with the attorney general responsible for enforcement.

  • Allows the attorney general, county prosecutor, or qualified electors to challenge elections for violations; courts may void elections if a violation likely changed the outcome.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish the Government Noninterference in Bond and Levy Elections Act.

BOND AND LEVY ELECTIONS

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

3/15/2017

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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