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ID S1125
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Political subdivisions may request state assistance when facing legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes by submitting a written request to the Constitutional Defense Council
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Available assistance includes funding for private counsel from the constitutional defense fund, reimbursement for attorney's fees and costs, assistance from the Idaho Attorney General, or state intervention in the case
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The Council has sole discretion to grant, deny, or partially approve requests based on public interest, availability of state resources, and whether the action would advance Idaho's sovereignty and authority
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Adds new Section 67-6303 to Idaho Code, Chapter 63, Title 67
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Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding assistance to political subdivisions for the defense of state law.
CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
4/2/2025