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S11252025 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding assistance to political subdivisions for the defense of state law.

CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding assistance to political subdivisions for the defense of state law.

CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of this bill is to allow a local government that has been sued in federal court, in a case challenging the constitutionality of a state statute, to request assistance from the State of Idaho Constitutional Defense Council in order to respond to the constitutional challenge. The determination of the constitutional defense council is meant to be entirely discretionary. The bill is designed to protect local property taxpayers from funding a litigation that is based upon a statewide issue.

HOW THEY VOTED

LATEST ACTION

Read First Time, Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

BILL INFO

Session
2025
Chamber
senate
Status date
Apr 2, 2025

LINKS

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