Representatives Mickelsen and Horman,
I want to go on record as a constituent in opposition to House Bill No. 2, which bears the intention of limiting Idaho residents' ability to be involved directly in democratic (with a small d, mind you) participation in state government.
The proposition process has its flaws. Requiring a 60% threshold for propositions to appear on the ballot adds another flaw. Making it harder for Idaho citizens to participate directly in democracy is a bad look for any legislator of any stripe. Supporting this bill isn't going to reduce growing cynicism towards government and the elected agents that run it.
I know the entrenched Republican party felt threatened by the push last year to reopen primaries, and had that effort not been paired with ranked choice voting, I believe the open primary effort would have passed. Voters saw the flaw in the proposition and voted it down, but the proposition system allowed us that opportunity. I'm sure you've felt the same way when bills you viewed as flawed didn't become law, but at least you're in a position to directly affect outcomes. Don't make it harder for Idahoans to do the same.
Sincerely,
A Dissatisfied Customer*
*Not my actual signoff to the legislators, just doing my part to protect my personal information.
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