Adds to existing law to authorize the Legislature to employ counsel in addition to the Attorney General in actions against the federal government.
State of IdahoIdahoLEGISLATURE -- Adds to existing law to authorize the Legislature to employ counsel in addition to the Attorney General in actions against the federal government.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 17, 2026
- 268 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
ID H 498 · EngrossedFeb 17
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Bill details
- Last action
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs · Feb 18, 2026
- Pending committee
- State Affairs
Sponsors
SAState Affairs CommitteeRepresentativePrimary sponsorPrimary sponsor
BCBrent CraneRepresentative · Republican · HD-013A
JBJudy BoyleRepresentative · Republican · HD-009B
Bill history
Newest first.
Feb 18, 2026Introduced, read first time; referred to: State AffairsSenate
Feb 18, 2026Received from the House passed; filed for first readingSenate
Feb 17, 2026to SenateHouse
Feb 17, 2026Title apvdHouse
Feb 17, 2026Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 61-8-1House
Feb 16, 2026U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative dayHouse
Feb 13, 2026Read second time; Filed for Third ReadingHouse
Feb 12, 2026Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second ReadingHouse
Show 2 earlier actions
Jan 20, 2026Reported Printed and Referred to State AffairsHouse
Jan 19, 2026Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for PrintingHouse
Recorded vote
House Third ReadingFeb 17, 2026 · House · 61 yea · 8 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- LEGISLATURE
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