Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds to advocate for or against a candidate or certain ballot measures.
ELECTIONS -- Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds to advocate for or against a candidate or certain ballot measures.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This purpose of this legislation is to create the Public Integrity in Elections Act. The act accomplishes the following: • Identifies the proper role of governmental entities with regards to elections. • CodifiesandclarifiesexistingcaselawthatwasestablishedbytheIdahoSupremeCourtinAmeritelInns, Inc vs Greater Boise Auditorium District (2005). In that case, the Idaho Supreme Court indicated that a public entity may "educate" but may not "advocate" regarding a bond measure. • Protects elected officials and public employees freedom of speech First Amendment rights and ensures that public funds, resources and property are not used to influence the outcome at the ballot box.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2018
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 15, 2018