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ID S1362
ID S1362Amends existing law to provide that the attorney general shall have a certain duty regarding open meetings.
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Introduced
02/25/2020
02/25/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020
03/20/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
OPEN MEETINGS -- Amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have a certain duty regarding open meetings.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have certain duties regarding open meetings. Specifically, the bill allows a person affected by an alleged violation of the open meetings law to petition the Attorney General for review if the local prosecuting attorney takes no action. If the Attorney General determines there is probable cause of a violation, the Attorney General can refer the matter back to the prosecuting attorney for enforcement. If the prosecuting attorney still takes no action, the Attorney General may pursue appropriate non-judicial remedies. The bill also adds a provision allowing the Attorney General to hear petitions relating to the open meetings law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment (on 03/05/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1362/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1362.pdf |
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