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ID S1402

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Exempts contracts with a total potential value less than $100,000 or contractors with fewer than 10 employees from the certification requirement.

  • 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.

  • Declares contracts that fail to comply with this section void against public policy and grants the Department of Administration authority to promulgate implementing rules.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/10/2020
Judiciary and Rules3/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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