Senate Joint Resolution No. 101 proposes an amendment to Section 1, Article III of the Idaho Constitution, which would require that any referendum or initiative petition must be signed by at least six percent of legal voters from each legislative district based on the last general election. This amendment aims to ensure that a broader representation of the electorate is involved in the petition process before any measure can be submitted for a vote. The resolution outlines the legislative power vested in the state and the rights of the people to approve or reject legislative acts through referendums and initiatives.
Additionally, the resolution directs the Legislative Council to prepare the necessary statements as required by law and mandates the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment along with arguments for and against it. The question of whether to adopt this amendment will be presented to the voters of Idaho at the next general election, asking if they support the requirement for signatures from six percent of legal voters in each legislative district for referendum and initiative petitions.