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ID S1402
Bill
Status
3/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Anti-Boycott Against Israel Act" requiring Idaho public entities to obtain written certification from contractors that they are not engaged in boycotts of Israel or territories under its control.
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Exempts contracts with a total potential value less than $100,000 or contractors with fewer than 10 employees from the certification requirement.
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Defines "boycott Israel" as refusals to deal, termination of business activities, or other actions intended to discriminate against or economically harm Israel or entities doing business there.
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Declares contracts that fail to comply with this section void against public policy and grants the Department of Administration authority to promulgate implementing rules.
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Takes effect July 1, 2020 and applies only to contracts renewed or entered into on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit a public entity from entering into certain contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
ANTI-BOYCOTT AGAINST ISRAEL ACT
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
3/10/2020