Summary - Amends existing law to revise signature requirements for ballot initiatives or referendum petitions. 

Statement of Purpose - The purpose of this legislation is to increase voter involvement and inclusivity in the voter initiative/referendum process. This will be accomplished by ensuring signatures are gathered from each of the 35 legislative districts, so every part of Idaho is included in this process.

Status - S1110 was introduced on February 12, referred to the Senate State Affairs Committee on February 15, and reported out of Committee with a Do Pass Recommendation on February 23.

Summary - Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding suicide prevention and crisis care services and a fee to fund such services.

Statement of Purpose - This legislation provides Idahoans a more sustainable method of funding to address mental health crisis care and suicide prevention. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 designated 988 as the three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis needs. In July 2022, 988 will replace the current national suicide prevention phone number. This bill establishes the framework to collect 988 fees to support the call volume and service needs. The full Statement of Purpose was too long to include in the update, we recommend you read it in full here.

Why it Matters - Idaho has the fifth-highest suicide rate in the nation per capita and is 65% higher than the national rate.

Status - S1125 was introduced on February 15 and referred to the Senate Health & Welfare Committee on February 16.

Summary - Proposes an amendment to the Idaho Constitution to prescribe ballot measure petition signature requirements.

Statement of Purpose - The purpose of this legislation is to prevent the legislature from amending the current signature-gathering requirements for statewide ballot initiatives without voter approval.

Status - HJR2 was introduced on January 28 and referred to the House Ways & Means Committee on January 29.