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ID S1256

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Idaho Code Section 74-408 to disqualify elected officials from future office if convicted of crimes resulting in probation or incarceration in any correctional facility
  • Applies disqualification to both elected officials and persons appointed to vacant elected offices at any level of government in Idaho
  • Allows officials found in violation to complete their current term of office before disqualification takes effect
  • Effective July 1, 2024, declared as emergency legislation
  • Establishes legislative intent that elected officials must maintain integrity and public trust, serving as examples for their communities

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions for disqualification of elected officials convicted of certain crimes.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

1/30/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/30/2024
Judiciary and Rules1/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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