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ID H0006
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Idaho Attorney General to investigate allegations of state criminal law violations by city elected officers acting in their official capacity, creating new Section 50-238 of Idaho Code
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Removes the exemption that previously excluded Open Meetings Law violations from the Attorney General's investigative authority over county elected officers
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Grants the Attorney General subpoena power to obtain documents and tangible items relevant to investigations of both city and county elected officials
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Clarifies that the Attorney General's jurisdiction is not exclusive—county prosecuting attorneys retain authority to investigate and prosecute these violations or refer them to neighboring counties
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Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to remove a provision regarding violations of the open meetings law by county officers, to authorize investigations and actions against city officers by the attorney general, and to provide for duties of the attorney general.
CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 4, 2025 Session Law Chapter 296 Effective: 07/01/2025
4/4/2025