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ID SJR101

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article III, Section 1 of the Idaho Constitution to require initiative and referendum petitions to collect signatures equal to at least 6% of legal voters from each legislative district

  • Adds a geographic distribution requirement, mandating signatures be gathered across all legislative districts rather than allowing concentration in specific areas of the state

  • Requires voter approval at the next general election before the constitutional amendment takes effect

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements and the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment and arguments

Legislative Description

Proposes a state constitutional amendment to require any referendum petition or initiative petition to be signed by at least 6% of legal voters at the last general election in each legislative district.

REFERENDA AND INITIATIVES

Last Action

Recommitted to State Affairs

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/30/2025
Judiciary and Rules1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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