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ID S1125

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Adds new Section 67-6303 to Idaho Code, Chapter 63, Title 67

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration4/2/2025
State Affairs2/24/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/21/2025

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