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ID H0498
ID H0498Adds to existing law to authorize the Legislature to employ counsel in addition to the Attorney General in actions against the federal government.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-465A, IDAHO CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESI- DENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESEN- TATIVES TO EMPLOY COUNSEL IN ADDITION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PUR- SUE ACTIONS AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Idaho law that authorizes the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to jointly hire private legal counsel, in addition to the state's Attorney General, to represent the state in lawsuits or other legal actions against the federal government when they believe it is in the state's best interest. The bill also states that it will take effect thirty days after its passage and approval, declaring an emergency to allow for this immediate implementation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0498/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0498.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0498SOP.pdf |
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