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H0498
Idaho Legislature Hiring Extra Lawyers for Federal Cases
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This bill lets the leaders of Idaho's Senate and House hire private lawyers to help sue the federal government when they decide it is needed.
What it does
- Adds a new section called Section 67-465A to Title 67, Chapter 4 of the Idaho Code.
- Allows the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to hire extra legal counsel together.
- Permits hiring lawyers in addition to the Attorney General for cases against the federal government on behalf of the state.
Who it affects
- The Idaho Legislature, specifically its top leadership roles.
- Private attorneys hired by the state leaders.
- Legal actions taken by Idaho against the federal government.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not say how much money can be spent on these lawyers.
- It is unclear if this law applies to cases that have already started before it passes.
- The text does not explain the specific steps for choosing which lawyer to hire.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Legislature, private counsel
Official activity
Bill history
- S St Aff