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ID H0473
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes that Idaho is not a battlefield subject to laws of war and prohibits Congress and the President from applying laws of war to Idaho residents or citizens not serving in military or militia during time of war or public danger
- Makes it unlawful for any person to arrest, capture, or detain anyone in Idaho under laws of war; subject anyone in Idaho to disposition under laws of war; or use deadly force against Idaho residents or citizens under laws of war
- Exempts application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to active service members in the land or naval forces or militia who violate military law during time of war or public danger
- Defines key terms including "arrest," "capture," "detention under the law of war," "disposition under the law of war," and "law of war" by reference to section 1021(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2012
- Requires prosecution of violators under Idaho criminal code for substantive crimes including assault, battery, kidnapping, or murder
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide legislative determination and to provide for the prohibition on the detention and disposition of Idaho citizens.
RESTORING CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE ACT OF IDAHO
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
2/27/2018
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/27/2018
State Affairs2/1/2018
Full Bill Text
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