This bill amends Section 34-1702 of the Idaho Code, which outlines the requirements for signatures on petitions for the recall of elected officials. The amendment specifies that for cities that elect council members based on districts, the recall petition must be signed by registered electors residing within the specific district where the official is elected. This requirement is set at twenty percent (20%) of the number of electors registered to vote in the last election for that district. Additionally, if the district spans multiple counties, the county clerks will perform the necessary functions within their respective counties.

The bill also clarifies the signature requirements for various levels of elected officials, including state officers, legislative district officers, county officers, and city officers. For certain districts, the petition must be signed by fifty percent (50%) of the number of electors who voted in the last election within that district, subdistrict, or zone. If no election has occurred in the last six years, the petition must instead be signed by twenty percent (20%) of the registered electors in that area. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 34-1702