On Friday, 18 March, the Idaho permitless carry bill, S 1389 was passed by the Idaho House of representatives, 54 – 15. Once a bill has passed both houses, there is a procedure to be followed for it to go to the Governor for consideration. On Monday, 21 March, S 1389, S 1389 was enrolled and officially sent to Governor Butch Otter of Idaho. From idaho.gov:
Monday is the official day that S 1389 was sent to Governor Otter. He has five days, not counting Sunday, to sign or veto permitless carry. From idaho.gov:03/21 Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speake
Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to SenateReported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
After receiving a bill passed by both the House and Senate, the Governor may:
- Approve the bill by signing it within five days after its receipt (except Sundays), or within ten days after the Legislature adjourns at the end of the session (“sine die”).
- Allow the bill to become law without his approval by not signing it within the five days allowed.
- Disapprove (veto) the bill within five days and return it to the house of origin giving his reason for disapproval, or within ten days after the Legislature adjourns “sine die.”
A bill may become law over the Governor’s veto if both houses vote to override the veto by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present in each house.