H0810

Amends existing law to provide certain physical presence requirements for state representatives and senators.

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Idaho H0810 amends the qualifications for state representatives and senators to include a physical presence requirement.

Idaho H0810 amends existing law to require state representatives and senators to maintain a fixed habitation within the legislative district boundaries for one year before filing a declaration of candidacy. This physical presence requirement ensures candidates reside within the district for at least 120 nights during the year. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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28 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 30

11:00 AM

Second Reading Calendar

Mar 26

9:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Apr 2

House

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 307 Effective: 01/01/2027

Apr 1

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

Apr 1

House

Delivered to Governor at 12:50 p.m. on April 1, 2026