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HB 377: RECALL ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the recall of city council members elected by district.

Amends Idaho Code §34-1702 to revise recall petition signature requirements for city council members elected by district, aligning with §50-707A for cities over 100,000 population. Declares emergency clause. Signed into law March 28, 2025 (Chapter 205).

Status

Signed by Governor (March 31, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 6, 2025

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 19, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 33-0-2AYES – Anthon, Bearg(Rabe), Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey (passed)
  • March 20, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 21, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 21, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 24, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 24, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:03 p.m. on March 24, 2025
  • March 31, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2025 Session Law Chapter 205 Effective: 03/28/2025

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