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Idaho House passes bill expanding attorney general investigatory reach to city officials
Summary
House Bill 6 passed the Idaho House on Jan. 21, 2025. The sponsor said the bill would extend investigative authority the state granted to the attorney general over county officials in 2014 to include city officials. Vote recorded as 56-11 with 3 absences; the bill will be transmitted to the Senate.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 6 on Jan. 21, 2025. The floor sponsor described the bill as extending investigatory authority that the state granted to the attorney general for county officials in 2014 to apply also to city officials; the clerk announced the final tally in favor and the bill will be transmitted to the Senate.
On the floor the sponsor said the 2014 authorization allowed the attorney general to investigate county officials and that House Bill 6 would make that authority apply to city officials in similar circumstances. The sponsor referenced existing local contracting practices for prosecuting attorneys and whistleblower referral paths when describing how investigations typically proceed.
The house approved the journal and committee reports earlier in the session; the judiciary, rules and administration committee motion to approve the journal was moved by Skogg and seconded by Gannon. The clerk reported the roll and the final announcement at passage recorded 56 ayes, 11 nays and three absences; the clerk said the bill will be transmitted to the Senate.
The record does not include an amendment on the floor or further instructions to staff; the bill will next go to the Senate for committee referral and further consideration.
Votes at a glance: House Bill 6 — Passed, 56 ayes, 11 nays, 3 absent; House Bill 6 will be transmitted to the Senate.
