Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 810: ELECTIONS – Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators.
HB 810 updates Idaho election qualifications for state legislators. Candidates must now be registered electors in the district for one full year before the general election and must maintain a fixed habitation there with at least 120 nights of physical presence in the year before filing to run. Exemptions apply for active military service. The measure passed both the House and Senate after amendments, was signed by the Governor as Chapter 307, and takes effect January 1, 2027.
Status
Session Law Chaptered (April 2, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 2, 2026
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 31, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 31, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 31, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:50 p.m. on April 1, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 307
- January 1, 2027 — Senate: Effective: 01/01/2027
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