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ID HJR002
Joint Resolution
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 3, Article VIII of the Idaho Constitution to establish different voter approval thresholds for county and municipal indebtedness based on election timing.
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Requires two-thirds majority approval when indebtedness elections are held in non-statewide election years.
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Reduces approval threshold to fifty-five percent when indebtedness elections are held during statewide election years, including presidential election years.
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Applies to counties, cities, boards of education, school districts, and other state subdivisions seeking to incur indebtedness exceeding annual income and revenue.
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Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and supporting arguments for voter consideration at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to revise the percentage of assent required during statewide election years.
LIMITATIONS OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
Last Action
Retained on General Orders
3/25/2024