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ID H0665
Bill
Status
3/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes the Attorney General from the Constitutional Defense Council membership, which previously consisted of the governor, president pro tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and attorney general
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Maintains the council's purpose of restoring, maintaining and advancing state sovereignty and authority over issues affecting Idaho and its citizens
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Preserves the council's ability to examine and challenge federal mandates, court rulings, federal government authority, and federal laws and regulations through legal action or other legal means
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Allows the council to hire legal counsel and utilize staff and resources within state government for carrying out its duties
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Establishes a constitutional defense council fund in the state treasury consisting of appropriations, gifts, grants and other moneys to be continuously appropriated for council purposes
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Becomes effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding membership of the Constitutional Defense Council.
CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
3/3/2022