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House advances bill to require 120 days’ habitation in district before candidacy, sends it to general orders
Summary
Lawmakers debated HB 6-73, a proposal to require candidates to have 120 days of habitation in their district in the year before filing; supporters said it clarifies intent, opponents flagged retroactivity, military and deployment impacts, and enforcement questions; the House sent the bill to general orders to allow amendments.
The sponsor (member from District 34) opened discussion on House Bill 6-73, saying the bill would require candidates for the Idaho Legislature to have lived in their district for at least 120 days during the year preceding the filing period. She described the measure as a way to clarify ‘‘intent’’ and to ensure candidates are part of the communities they seek to represent.
Members asked detailed questions about timing and consequences. One lawmaker asked whether the requirement meant 120 consecutive days prior to the filing deadline…
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