BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Lawmakers are once again attempting to make it more difficult to pass a citizen-backed ballot initiative or referendum.
This time, they are proposing a bill to raise the voting threshold to 60 percent instead of a simple majority.
The bill was introduced in the House State Affairs Committee by Representative Bruce Skaug, a Republican from Nampa.
It has 11 co-sponsors, including Representatives Barbara Ehardt and Wendy Horman of Idaho Falls.
The bill has been advanced to a full House hearing later.
In 2021, Governor Brad Little signed into law a bill that raised the requirements for getting a ballot initiative on the ballot.
Later that year, the Idaho State Supreme Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional under the Idaho Constitution.
KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here
If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
