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ID HCR005
ID HCR005States findings of the Legislature and opines that a federal pardon issued by a president does not confer immunity from prosecution or responsibility for state crimes.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Passed
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION STATING FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND PROVIDING THAT IT IS THE OPINION OF THE IDAHO LEGISLATURE THAT DR. ANTHONY FAUCI'S FEDERAL PARDON DOES NOT CONFER IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR STATE CRIMES.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution addresses a federal pardon issued to Dr. Anthony Fauci by former President Joe Biden on January 20, 2025, and affirms the Idaho Legislature's stance that such a federal pardon does not protect an individual from potential state-level criminal prosecution. The resolution highlights Dr. Fauci's role as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and his involvement in coordinating the national COVID-19 response, while expressing skepticism about the pardon's implications. Specifically, the legislature asserts that a presidential pardon only absolves an individual of federal offenses and does not extend immunity from state-level legal actions or investigations. Although Dr. Fauci has not been charged with any crimes in Idaho, the resolution emphasizes that any potential legal proceedings against him would remain subject to state law. The document serves as a formal statement of the legislature's interpretation of the scope and limitations of federal pardons in relation to state jurisdictional authority.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Kevin Andrus (R),
Vito Barbieri (R),
Rob Beiswenger (R),
Chris Bruce (R),
Tanya Burgoyne (R),
Lucas Cayler (R),
Brent Crane (R),
Jaron Crane (R),
Barbara Ehardt (R),
Rod Furniss (R),
Dale Hawkins (R),
Ted Hill (R),
Wendy Horman (R),
Clint Hostetler (R),
David Leavitt (R),
Ron Mendive (R),
Steve Miller (R),
Brandon Mitchell (R),
Jason Monks (R),
Mike Moyle (R),
Elaine Price (R),
Cornel Rasor (R),
Jordan Redman (R),
Heather Scott (R),
Charlie Shepherd (R),
John Shirts (R),
Bruce Skaug (R),
Josh Tanner (R),
John Vander Woude (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 11:46 a.m. on March 25, 2025 (on 03/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/HCR005/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/HCR005.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/HCR005SOP.pdf |
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