Loading chat...

ID HJR005

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 2, Article VI of the Idaho Constitution to explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from being qualified electors in any election within the state.

  • Adds language stating "No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be a qualified elector in any election held within the state of Idaho."

  • Requires the amendment question to be submitted to Idaho voters at the next general election with specific ballot language asking whether to adopt this citizenship requirement.

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and arguments per Idaho Code Section 67-453.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed constitutional amendment and related arguments as required by law.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that individuals who are not citizens of the United States cannot vote in any election in the State of Idaho.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State at 3:30 p.m. on March 27, 2024

3/28/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/12/2024
State Affairs3/6/2024

Full Bill Text

No bill text available