Loading chat...
ID H0418
Bill
Status
11/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Grants the attorney general exclusive authority to defend the state in any litigation over legislation enacted by the Idaho legislature regarding federal policy on immunizations, unless the attorney general declares a conflict of interest.
-
Prohibits the use of public moneys to engage legal representation outside the attorney general's office for immunization-related matters, except when the attorney general determines a conflict of interest exists.
-
Amends Section 67-1406, Idaho Code, to establish these new provisions regarding the attorney general's duties in immunization litigation.
-
Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall handle any litigation for the State of Idaho relating to the Biden Administration vaccine mandate and that no public taxpayer dollars may be used to hire counsel other than the Attorney General's office.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
11/15/2021