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ID SJR104

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 17, Article I of the Idaho Constitution to permit warrantless arrests based on probable cause even when the offense was not committed in a peace officer's presence.

  • Adds language clarifying that warrantless arrests based on probable cause shall not be deemed unreasonable seizures solely because the offense occurred outside the officer's presence.

  • Preserves the legislature's authority to statutorily limit arrest authority through the addition of a savings clause.

  • Directs the Legislative Council to prepare required statements under Section 67-453, Idaho Code.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed constitutional amendment and arguments as required by law.

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to Section 17, Article I, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho to provide that an officer may make a warrantless arrest based on probable cause for an offense committed outside of the officer's presence.

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Last Action

Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate

3/18/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/26/2020
Judiciary and Rules2/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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