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ID H0379

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 74-101, Idaho Code to revise definitions in the public records law, including clarifying that entities co-applying or partnering with state agencies to receive federal funds are considered state agencies when discretion over those funds rests solely with the entity.

  • Amends Section 74-202, Idaho Code to revise definitions in the open public meetings law by adding language that entities partnering with state agencies in applying for or receiving federal funds shall be considered state agencies for actions directly related to expenditure or granting of those federal funds if placed solely within the entity's discretion.

  • Creates consistency across multiple sections of Idaho Code by applying the same federal funds provision to both public records and open meetings definitions of "state agency."

  • Clarifies that the cybersecurity task force and committees awarding the Idaho medal of achievement do not constitute public agencies subject to these transparency requirements.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain entities shall be considered state agencies when the entity has the discretion to spend or grant federal funds.

GOVERNMENT

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

4/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/21/2021

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