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ID S1119
Bill
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 67-465 to expand the scope of legislative intervention in court actions challenging Idaho statutes beyond just constitutionality to include challenges regarding federal law preemption and construction or validity issues.
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Allows either or both houses of the legislature to intervene in state or federal court actions at the sole discretion of the Senate President Pro Tempore or Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Changes the intervention procedure from "serving a motion upon the parties" to "filing a motion" in the court, following applicable state or federal rules of civil procedure.
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Declares an emergency and makes the act effective on July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding intervention by the Legislature in an action regarding an Idaho statute.
LEGISLATURE
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
3/13/2023