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ID H0326
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 67-465 to expand legislative authority to intervene in state or federal court actions challenging Idaho statutes on constitutional grounds, federal preemption, or construction validity.
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Grants either or both houses of the legislature the right to intervene at the sole discretion of the senate president pro tempore or speaker of the house of representatives.
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Eliminates the requirement that intervenors demonstrate their interests differ from other state branches, departments, or officials.
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Allows the legislature to intervene regardless of whether the state of Idaho is already named as a party in the action.
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Applies to any litigation pending on or after the effective date and includes an emergency clause making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding intervention by the Legislature in an action regarding an Idaho statute, to provide for the authority to intervene in certain instances, and to provide applicability.
LEGISLATURE
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 5, 2023 Session Law Chapter 305 Effective: 04/05/2023
4/6/2023