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ID H0581
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 1-213 to explicitly authorize the Idaho Legislature to review any court rules, including the Idaho rules of family law procedure, Idaho court administrative rules, and Idaho juvenile rules
- Requires that upon finding a conflict between a court rule and Idaho Code, or finding that rules abridge, enlarge, or modify substantive rights, the legislature shall advise the supreme court of such conflict through a house or senate resolution
- Retains the existing requirement that the Idaho Supreme Court prescribe general rules for all Idaho courts governing process, writs, pleadings, motions, service, and practice and procedure
- Includes technical corrections, such as changing the capitalized "Supreme Court" to lowercase "supreme court"
- Declares an emergency and takes effect on July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to authorize the Idaho Legislature to review court rules in certain instances.
IDAHO SUPREME COURT
Last Action
to House
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/13/2026
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/5/2026
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