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Representative Scogg seeks law to require initiative measures be presented to governor for possible veto
Summary
Representative Bruce Scogg introduced RS 32,036 C1 to require initiative measures be presented to the governor—mirroring legislative presentment—unless passed by a two‑thirds vote; committee printed the request for further consideration.
Representative Bruce Scogg, R‑District 10, told the House State Affairs Committee he is printing RS 32,036 C1 to change how citizen initiatives are finalized in Idaho.
Scogg said the state Supreme Court has held initiative powers are essentially coextensive with the legislature’s lawmaking power and argued that, because bills passed by the legislature are presented to the governor for signature…
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