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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.

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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.

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There may be impact to the State General Fund if the State Constitutional Defense Council determines to grant assistance to a local government to defend against a challenge to a State statute.

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