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ID H0326

ID H0326
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding intervention by the Legislature in an action regarding an Idaho statute, to provide for the authority to intervene in certain instances, and to provide applicability.


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Introduced
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/24/2023
Crossed Over
03/21/2023
Passed
03/30/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

LEGISLATURE -- Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding intervention by the Legislature in an action regarding an Idaho statute, to provide for the authority to intervene in certain instances, and to provide applicability.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the Legislature's ability to intervene in a court action challenging the constitutionality, validity, or application of an Idaho statute. The bill provides the Legislature, through the Senate President Pro Tempore or the Speaker of the House, with the authority to intervene in such actions as a matter of right or permissively, regardless of whether the state itself is a named party. The bill also specifies that this authority does not require evidence that the Legislature's interests differ from any other branch, department, or official of the state. Additionally, the bill states that these provisions apply to any pending litigation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 5, 2023 Session Law Chapter 305 Effective: 04/05/2023 (on 04/06/2023)

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