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ID H0470
ID H0470Adds to existing law to establish the Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Office of the Attorney General.
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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO ELECTIONS; AMENDING TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 26, TITLE 34, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ELECTION CRIMES AND SECURITY OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTOR- NEY GENERAL AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES; AMENDING SECTION 67-1401, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DUTIES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new chapter to Idaho law to establish the Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Office of the Attorney General. The new office will be responsible for receiving, investigating, and responding to complaints or allegations of election crimes and other violations of election laws. The office will have the authority to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, and refer findings to prosecutors for further action. The Attorney General will also be given concurrent investigative and prosecutorial authority with county prosecutors for election-related crimes. The bill also amends the duties of the Attorney General to include the establishment and oversight of this new office.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
(on 01/01/1900)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0470/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0470.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0470SOP.pdf |
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