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SJR1022019 Regular Session

Proposing an amendment to Section 22, Article I, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho regarding rights of crime victims.

RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS -- Proposing an amendment to Section 22, Article I, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho regarding rights of crime victims.

RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This Joint Resolution proposes amendments to Section 22, Article 1 of the Idaho Constitution, relating to the rights of crime victims. It states the question to the electorate, "Shall Section 22, Article 1, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho be amended to provide additional rights to crime victims, including the righttoreasonableandtimelynotificationofopencriminaljusticeproceedings,therighttobeheardatcertain open criminal justice proceedings, and to provide standing to assert their rights?". It directs Legislative Council to prepare statements required by Section 67-453, Idaho Code, and file the same, and directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment and arguments as required by law.

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LATEST ACTION

Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate

BILL INFO

Session
2019
Chamber
senate
Status date
Feb 28, 2019

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