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ID SCR150
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Joint Rule 18 to reorganize and clarify requirements for statements of purpose and fiscal notes on all bills introduced in either chamber.
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Requires contact person identification on statements of purpose and fiscal notes, which may be combined in a single document.
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Specifies that statements of purpose and fiscal notes apply only to bills as introduced and do not reflect subsequent amendments; mandates committee review for compliance.
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Establishes that fiscal notes must contain the proponent's full fiscal year projected increases or decreases in appropriations and revenues, with required explanation if no fiscal impact is projected.
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Clarifies that statements of purpose and fiscal notes are not statements of legislative intent and are not intended for use outside the legislative process, including judicial review; requires specific notice language on all such documents.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and providing for the amendment of Joint Rule 18 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Idaho to revise provisions relating to statements of purpose and fiscal notes.
JOINT RULE 18
Last Action
Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 03/24/16
3/24/2016