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Sen. Finley’s office outlines legal steps and warns on low turnout for Idaho proposition in Crook County
Summary
A commissioner read a letter from Sen. Finley explaining that any county joining Idaho would require consent from both state legislatures and Congress and noting the May 2024 advisory vote in Crook County had limited turnout; the letter was entered into the public record.
An unidentified commissioner read a letter from Sen. Finley into the record clarifying the legal process for any Oregon county to join Idaho and commenting on the county’s recent advisory vote.
The letter, as read, said three steps would be required for one or more Oregon counties to become part of Idaho: consent by the Oregon legislative assembly, consent by the Idaho legislature and then consent from Congress. The senator’s office also noted he would need a clear message from a Crook County majority showing support to pursue legislative consent and cited the May 2024 advisory vote, saying 5,149 of 21,442 registered voters voted in support. The reader emphasized that the May vote was advisory and described as "conversations on the best interest of the residents," not a directive to move the border.
No further action was taken; the letter was recorded for public record during other business. The board did not initiate any formal next steps on the subject at the meeting.
