Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

The city council of each city shall
provide by ordinance for direct legislation by the people through the
initiative and referendum. Minimum requirements of the ordinance adopted shall
be as follows: (1) petitioners for initiative or referendum shall be equal to
twenty percent (20%) of the total number of electors who cast votes at the
last general election in the city; (2) petitions for referendum shall be
filed not less than sixty (60) days following the final adoption of the
ordinance to be subject to referendum; (3) a special election for initiative
or referendum shall be provided as prescribed in section 34-106, Idaho Code;
(4) requirements for signature, verification of valid petitions, printing of
petition, and time limits, except as expressly modified herein, shall be as
nearly as practicable as provided in sections 34-1701 through 34-1705, Idaho
Code. This section does not apply to bond elections.

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