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Committee introduces RS 32417 to bar state employees from assisting outside parties against the state
Summary
Representative Judy Boyle introduced RS 32417, a proposal to prohibit state employees from assisting outside entities in legal matters against the state; the committee voted to introduce the report and set a hearing.
Representative Judy Boyle introduced RS 32417, a rules/sponsor request that would prevent state employees from assisting outside entities in legal matters taken against the State of Idaho. Boyle told the committee the proposal is intended to prevent situations in which a person paid by the state also works against the state in litigation; she said the change follows at least three cases where that occurred.
The committee had brief remarks, discussed whether legislators count as state employees, and moved to introduce RS 32417. Representative Palmer moved to introduce the proposal; the motion carried on voice vote and the item was scheduled for a hearing. The transcript contains no further detail on draft language or exceptions; Representative Boyle said she was open to questions at the hearing.
No formal amendments or committee findings were recorded in the transcript on introduction.
