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ID S1289

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 67-465 to Idaho Code authorizing either or both houses of the legislature to intervene in state or federal court actions as a matter of right
  • Allows intervention when parties challenge the constitutionality of an Idaho statute (facially or as applied), challenge a statute as violating or being preempted by federal law, or challenge the construction or validity of an Idaho statute
  • Intervention occurs by serving a motion upon the parties according to applicable state or federal rules of civil procedure
  • Declares an emergency and makes the law effective July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to authorize either or both houses of the Legislature to intervene in certain actions regarding constitutionality of an Idaho statute.

LEGISLATURE

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 226 Effective: 07/01/2022

3/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/10/2022
State Affairs2/11/2022
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2022

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