Idaho Proposition 2, Bear Hunting Restrictions Initiative (1996)
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Idaho Initiative 2 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Idaho on November 5, 1996. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the use of dogs or bait while hunting black bear and restricting the bear hunting season. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the use of dogs or bait while hunting black bear and restricting the bear hunting season. |
Election results
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| Yes | 194,750 | 40.20% | ||
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289,752 | 59.80% | ||
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 2 was as follows:
| “ | INITIATIVE PROPOSING THAT A NEW SECTION BE ADDED TO CHAP. 11, TITLE 36, IDAHO CODE: PROHIBITING THE TAKING OF BLACK BEAR BETWEEN MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1; PROHIBITING THE USE OF DOGS OR BAIT WHILE HUNTING OR TAKING BLACK BEAR; PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL AGENTS ACTING IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE. Shall the above-entitled measure proposed by Proposition Two be approved? | ” |
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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