The bill amends Section 59-901 of the Idaho Code to establish that subscribing to the oath of office for an elective federal, statewide, or legislative position will create a vacancy in any other elective office held by the individual under specific conditions. These conditions include holding an elective office in a city with a population of 1,000 or more, a school district with 500 or more enrolled students, or a highway district in a county with a population of 10,000 or more, based on the most recent decennial census. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this provision does not apply to individuals who take the oath as temporary substitutes or emergency interim successors.

The bill also includes technical corrections and specifies that a vacancy can occur due to various reasons, including resignation, death, removal, or conviction of a felony. The new language emphasizes the impact of military commissions on civil office vacancies and outlines the specific circumstances under which the oath of office will affect other positions held by the individual. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59-901