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ID S1090

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Attorney General's authority to represent the Department of Lands in suits, actions, contests, or controversies relating to state lands or timber
  • Prohibits the Attorney General from providing legal services to the Department of Lands
  • Authorizes the Department of Lands to employ attorneys not employed by the Attorney General
  • Allows the Department of Lands to contract with private attorneys to handle legal matters
  • Requires payment of department-employed or private attorneys to come from funds allocated to the Department of Lands

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding legal representation of the Idaho Department of Lands.

DEPARTMENT OF LANDS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment

2/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/12/2021
Judiciary and Rules2/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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