Idaho Constitution Article XX - AmendmentsIdaho Constitution Article XX - Amendments
Article XX – Amendments of the Idaho Constitution provides the process by which the state constitution can be amended. Here's a summary of its content and key provisions:
Idaho Constitution – Article XX: Amendments
Section 1 – How Proposed
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed in either house of the Idaho Legislature.
Approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each house is required.
Once approved, the proposed amendment must be submitted to the electors (voters) of the state at the next general election.
If a majority of the electors voting on the amendment approve it, the amendment becomes part of the Constitution.
Section 2 – Submission of More Than One Amendment
If multiple amendments are proposed, each one must be submitted separately to the voters, so they can vote on each one individually.
Summary
Article XX outlines a legislative process for amending the state constitution. The process includes:
Proposal by the legislature (2/3 majority in both houses),
Approval by a majority of voters in a general election,
Separate voting on multiple amendments.
This ensures a deliberate and democratic process for constitutional change in Idaho.
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