Idaho § 67-505 - Bills not returned
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 67-505 — Bills not returned, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-505. Bills not returned
Every bill which has passed both houses of the legislature, and has not been returned by the governor within five (5) days, thereby becoming a law, is authenticated by the governor causing the fact to be certified thereon by the secretary of state in the following form: "This bill having remained with the governor five (5) days (Sundays excepted), and the legislature being in session, it has become a law this …. day of …., ….," which certificate must be signed by the secretary of state and deposited with the laws in his office. Where the legislature by adjournment, prevents the return of a bill, the governor, if he disapproves thereof, shall file the same, with his objections, in the office of the secretary of state within ten (10) days after said adjournment (Sundays excepted) or the same shall become a law.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 67-505
What does Idaho Statutes § 67-505 cover?
Section 67-505 ("Bills not returned") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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