Idaho, governor veto

Bill would give Idaho governor veto power over voter-approved ballot initiatives
State lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a bill that would let the Idaho governor veto laws passed directly by voters. The bill by Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, would let the governor veto successful ballot initiatives — similar to how the governor can veto laws passed by the Idaho House and Senate.
Idaho lawmakers push for governor veto on voter-approved initiatives
Lawmakers in Idaho's statehouse are advancing a proposal that would grant the governor the power to veto voter-approved ballot initiatives.The sp
Two new Idaho bills would curtail path voter initiatives take to ballot — and after, too
Idaho Republicans propose multiple restrictions on ballot initiatives, including allowing governor vetoes and requiring signatures from all 35 legislative districts.
Idaho lawmakers target ballot initiatives in new legislation
Reclaim Idaho supporters gather at the Idaho State Capitol. Signatures in support of the Quality Education Act fill the backpacks; they were later delivered to the Secretary of State. Idaho Republicans once again have the ballot initiative process in their crosshairs this legislative session.
New legislation aims to make Idaho Ballot Initiatives more difficult to pass
The 2025 legislative session kicked off with multiple bills and resolutions that would make it more difficult for voters to pass ballot initiatives.
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