Two new Idaho bills would curtail path voter initiatives take to ballot — and after, too
The proposals would make it harder for residents to get something on the ballot, a longtime Republican goal. The governor would have new veto authority.
Bill would give Idaho governor veto power over voter-approved ballot initiatives
State lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill that would let the Idaho governor veto laws passed directly by voters. The bill by Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, would let the governor veto successful ballot initiatives — similar to how the governor can veto laws passed by the Idaho House and Senate.
Idaho lawmakers target ballot initiatives in new legislation
Reclaim Idaho supporters gather at the Idaho State Capitol. Signatures in support of the Quality Education Act fill the backpacks; they were later delivered to the Secretary of State. Idaho Republicans once again have the ballot initiative process in their crosshairs this legislative session.
Idaho bill would unregister voters with unconfirmed citizenship
The bill, by Idaho House Majority Caucus Chair Jaron Crane, says the Idaho Secretary of State would verify citizenship statuses.
Idaho lawmakers push for governor veto on voter-approved initiatives
Lawmakers in Idaho's statehouse are advancing a proposal that would grant the governor the power to veto voter-approved ballot initiatives.The sp
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