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ID S1369
Bill
Status
3/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 1369 Summary
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Attorney General must conduct preliminary investigations into allegations that county elected officers violated state law in their official capacity, regardless of other legal provisions.
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Upon completing an investigation, Attorney General may issue a finding of no further action, prescribe training or non-judicial remedies, or refer cases to county prosecutors for appointment of special prosecutors (Attorney General acts as special prosecutor if the county prosecutor is under investigation).
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Attorney General has authority to issue subpoenas for documents and tangible things relevant to investigations of county elected officers.
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Provisions do not apply to violations of the open meetings law, and "official capacity" includes acts while working, at the workplace, or involving use of public property or funds.
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Attorney General's duty to respond to allegations of violation of state law by elected county officers is codified in section 67-1401, Idaho Code.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions relating to an action against county officials, county commissioners or auditors, to provide for duties of the Attorney General relating to preliminary investigations and actions against county officers occupying an elective office; and to provide a certain exception relating to the primary responsibility for enforcing penal laws.
COUNTY OFFICERS
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/26/14 Session Law Chapter 280 Effective: 07/01/2014
3/26/2014