Gov. Little vetoes bill that would have tightened requirements for citizen initiatives [View all]
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed one of two controversial bills that would tighten the process to get citizen initiatives on the ballot. He said he plans to veto the second one, as well.
In a veto letter quietly posted to the governor’s website Friday, Little said he is concerned about the bills not being able to withstand a legal challenge. He vetoed SB 1159, and said he plans to veto HB 296.
The veto was the first of his tenure as Idaho’s governor, and he said he reluctantly vetoed the legislation.
“I agree with the goals and the vision of S 1159 and H 296,” Little stated in his letter. “Idaho cannot become like California and other states that have adopted liberal initiative rules that result in excessive regulation and often conflicting laws.”
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