Idaho Initiative 1, Term Limit Ballot Information Measure (1998)
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| Topic Congressional term limits |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Idaho Initiative 1 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Idaho on November 3, 1998. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported allowing congressional candidates to sign a term limits pledge and informed voters on the ballot if a candidate signs or breaks that pledge. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing congressional candidates to sign a term limits pledge and informed voters on the ballot if a candidate signs or breaks that pledge. |
Election results
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192,390 | 54.66% | ||
| No | 159,615 | 45.34% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 1 was as follows:
| “ | Initiative enacting new Idaho Code Section 34-907B; authorizes Secretary of State to accept signed term limits pledge from congressional candidates; specifying language of term limits pledge; requiring Secretary of State to place term limits pledge information on ballots; requiring Secretary of State to place term limits pledge information in polling places; defining congressional terms of office; conferring standing upon initiative sponsors; authorizing Secretary of State to promulgate rules; and containing a severability clause. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are 21 states that allow citizens to initiate state statutes, including 14 that provide for direct initiatives and nine (9) that provide for indirect initiatives (two provide for both). An indirect initiated state statute goes to the legislature after a successful signature drive. The legislatures in these states have the option of approving the initiative itself, rather than the initiative appearing on the ballot.
In Idaho, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 6% of the number of registered voters as of the state's last general election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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Footnotes
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