Idaho

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Statute Initiative

Initiative Rules & Requirements

Signature Requirement: 70,725 signatures required (6% of registered voters).
Filing Deadline: May 1, 2026.
Filing Office: https://sos.idaho.gov/elections-division/ballot-initiatives/
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: AG review for legal correctness and form.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject rule; cannot spend funds without identifying the source.
Distribution Rules: 6% of registered voters in at least 18 of the 35 legislative districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+ and a resident of Idaho.
Ballot Title Process: Attorney General prepares the title and a short summary.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Signature Requirement: 70,725 signatures required (6% of registered voters).
Filing Deadline: May 1, 2026.
Filing Office: https://sos.idaho.gov/elections-division/ballot-initiatives/
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: AG review for legal correctness and form.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject rule; cannot spend funds without identifying the source.
Distribution Rules: 6% of registered voters in at least 18 of the 35 legislative districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+ and a resident of Idaho.
Ballot Title Process: Attorney General prepares the title and a short summary.

Last verified: 3/29/2026