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Rep. Mike Moyle introduces RS 33,001 C1 to bar application of foreign laws in Idaho courts
Summary
Rep. Mike Moyle (R-District 10) introduced RS 33,001 C1 to make explicit that American law governs in Idaho courts and to bar application of foreign law when it would violate constitutional rights; the committee voted to introduce the RS by voice vote.
Rep. Mike Moyle, a representative from District 10, told the House Judiciary and Rules Committee he brought RS 33,001 C1 so members could compare it with a competing Senate measure and "see the differences." He described the draft as intending to "protect its citizens from the application of foreign laws when the application of a foreign law will result in the violation of a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution of The United States or the constitution of the state of Idaho."
Moyle said the measure is aimed at ensuring "we use American laws in Idaho courts," and asked the committee to introduce the RS so those differences could be discussed. A committee member moved to introduce RS 33,001 C1; the committee voted by voice and the chair announced the motion carried and was unanimous. The introduction places the draft on the committee's track for a formal hearing where testimony and potential amendments would be considered.
