STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27244 / S1234
The proposed legislation would amend Section 74-106, Idaho Code to allow an exception for the public
postsecondary institutions to the number of finalist names that are required to be released to the public when
hiring for non-classified positions. The amendment would reduce the number of required applicant names that
must be released from five to three. The requirement that the names of the five final applicants be released to
the public has had a chilling effect on the applicants willing to apply for the President positions at the public
postsecondary institutions. This caused some applicants to withdraw from the list of finalists during the recent
presidential searches. Applicants were much more willing to be publicly announced if they were in the top
three rather than the top five list of candidates.
FISCAL NOTE
There could be a positive fiscal impact. The impact would be variable based on the applicant pool. Reducing
the number of finalists that are brought in for campus visits and interviews would reduce the cost of president
searches. There may be an additional indirect benefit if the amendments help to ensure a competitive pool of
applicants for these positions.
Contact:
Mike Keckler, Chief Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer
State Board of Education
(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: 01/20/2020, 9:24 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 74-106