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ID HJR007

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 5, Article IX of the Idaho Constitution, which prohibits state funding for sectarian (religious) institutions and purposes

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot at the next general election for voter approval

  • Ballot question will ask voters: "Shall Section 5, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Idaho prohibiting sectarian appropriations be repealed?"

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements per Section 67-453, Idaho Code, and the Secretary of State to publish the amendment and arguments

Legislative Description

Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to repeal the prohibition on sectarian appropriations.

SECTARIAN APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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