Veterans

This bill updates Idaho's election laws to require state legislative candidates to maintain a fixed residence within their district for at least 120 nights during the year before filing for office. The law applies to all candidates running for state representative or senator positions and includes an exemption for those serving in active military duty. Candidates must also meet existing requirements such as being at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter in the district for one year. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027, and do not alter other existing qualifications for state legislators.

This bill allocates $310,800 to Idaho's Military Division for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, funding operational expenses and trustee benefit payments for military management programs. It also transfers $17,800 from the General Fund to the Hazardous Substance Emergency Response Fund to reimburse costs related to emergency management activities. The legislation declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation of the fund transfer while the main appropriations take effect on July 1, 2026.