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House approves measure letting Legislature hire private counsel for litigation
Idaho House of Representatives · February 17, 2026
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Summary
House Bill 4 98 passed the Idaho House after the sponsor said it would let the Legislature retain private counsel in addition to the attorney general to pursue lawsuits deemed in the state's interest; sponsor cited past use for defense and argued the tool helps act quickly when necessary.
The Idaho House passed House Bill 4 98, a bill authorizing the Legislature to hire private counsel to pursue litigation in addition to, and not in lieu of, the attorney general.
The sponsor told the House the Legislature…
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