REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28563 / S1111
This legislation establishes districts and will require election of city councilmen by districts in cities with
population in excess of 100,000. Districts shall be established no later than one hundred twenty (120) days
prior to the 2023 city election. Prior legislation is being amended in response to the delay of the 2020 Census.
Because of the delay in the U.S. Census information, it is necessary to delay implementation of city elections
in cities with a population in excess of 100,000. Therefore, beginning with the city elections in 2023, all cities
in excess of 100,000 will be required to elect city council members by districts.
RS28563A1 amends section 1 of S 1111 regarding the implementation of required districting in city elections
for cities with a population over 100,000 as determined by the 2020 federal census by changing the length of
terms of office in the 2023 election from 2 and 4 years to 1 year in odd numbered districts and 3 years in even
numbered districts. It also adds 2024 as the first even-numbered year election for city council elections and
establishes even-year elections for city council seats going forward for two or four years as appropriate under
applicable law.
Additionally, section 2 amends the bill to establish even-year elections for city officials also beginning in 2024.
The amendment includes a phased in implementation for the transition of cities holding elections at large by
changing the term of city officials to the following:
-City officials elected in 2021 to 3 years.
-City officials elected in 2023 to 3 years.
-City officials elected in 2024 and all elections thereafter will serve a term of two or four years as applicable
by law.
Amendments to section 4 specify that a city referendum, bond or levy will be held in even-numbered years
beginning in 2024.
FISCAL NOTE
Minimal cost to cities is anticipated but may vary based upon the system by which each city chooses to draw
district lines.
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Contact:
Representative Gayann DeMordaunt
(208) 332-1300
Representative Joe Palmer
(208) 332-1062
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 REVISED: 04/26/2021, 8:39 AM
 REVISED
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 REVISED: 04/26/2021, 8:39 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 50-707A
Engrossment 1: 50-707A, 50-405, 34-101, 34-106, 34-1801B, 50-402