STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31540 / HJR005
This legislation would provide for a constitutional amendment that would clarify that only Idaho residents who
are citizens of the United States are eligible to vote and that non-citizens are not eligible voters in any election
held within this state. Legislative Council may use the following statement for the ballot explanation as to the
effect of the question: “This proposed constitutional provision will clarify that only Idaho residents who are
citizens of the United States are qualified voters and that non-citizens are not eligible to vote in any election
held within this state.”
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation, if approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate, will place a constitutional item
on the November ballot. The cost of placing the question on the ballot can range from $0, if there is another
question already on the ballot, to approximately $200,000 for the additional page to be printed for the statewide
ballots if this resolution is the only question on the November 2024 ballot.
Contact:
Representative Kevin Andrus
(208) 332-1000
Senator Doug Okuniewicz
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/05/2024, 9:00 AM