Idaho H0498 allows the state legislature to hire additional counsel for actions against the federal government.
Idaho H0498 amends existing law to authorize the president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives to jointly employ private counsel in addition to the attorney general when the state's interest necessitates it for actions against the federal government. This new authority is intended to provide the state with additional legal representation in federal matters. The act declares an emergency and will take effect 30 days after passage and approval.
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