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ID H0498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House may jointly hire private counsel to pursue legal actions against the federal government on behalf of Idaho
  • Private counsel authority applies when legislative leaders determine state interests require representation beyond the Attorney General
  • Creates new Section 67-465A in Idaho Code, Chapter 4, Title 67
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect 30 days after passage and approval

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to authorize the Legislature to employ counsel in addition to the Attorney General in actions against the federal government.

LEGISLATURE

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/18/2026
State Affairs1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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