This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to revise the election process for commissioners in single countywide highway districts, particularly in counties with populations exceeding 200,000. It establishes that these counties will be divided into five subdistricts, with each commissioner required to reside in the subdistrict they represent. Voters will now vote for candidates representing each subdistrict rather than just one candidate from their own subdistrict. Additionally, starting in 2026, primary elections will be included in the election process for highway district commissioners, and the bill outlines the terms and salaries for these commissioners.

The bill also makes several amendments to the election process for write-in candidates and the nomination of candidates for various offices, including single countywide highway district offices. It specifies the requirements for write-in candidates, the filing of declarations of candidacy, and the procedures for filling vacancies in candidate slates. The changes aim to streamline the election process and ensure that the election of highway district commissioners aligns with existing election laws. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 40-1404A, 34-702, 34-702A, 34-703, 34-704, 34-705, 34-706, 34-708, 34-712, 34-714, 34-715