REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28559 / S1112
The purpose of this legislation is to provide a process to petition the Speaker of the House and the President Pro
Tempore to call a Special Session of the Idaho Legislature. This legislation requires the House and Senate to
determine for what purpose or purposes the legislature would be called into a Special Session. It requires that
the petition state the specific subject or subjects to be considered during the Special Session. Once the Speaker
of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate have determined the specific subject or subjects to be
considered the petition will be sent to each member of the House and Senate. Once at least sixty percent (60%)
of the members of both the House and Senate have signed the petition, it shall be presented to the Secretary
of State. The Secretary of State must notify the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the
Senate. Once received by the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore, they shall issue a joint
proclamation calling for the Special Session.
FISCAL NOTE
No additional salary costs will incur. Legislative expenses are estimated at $21,300 per day.
Contact:
Senator Chuck Winder
(208) 332-1300
Senator Kelly Arthur Anthon
(208) 332-1303
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: 04/06/2021, 11:21 AM