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Committee moves bill clarifying Attorney General’s civil‑enforcement authority to print
Summary
The committee approved RS 33120, drafted at the request of the Idaho Attorney General, to clarify the AG’s authority to seek declaratory or injunctive relief to enforce Idaho Code provisions.
The Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee moved RS 33120 to print after Chairman Lakey explained the measure clarifies that the Idaho Attorney General's Office may pursue declaratory actions or seek injunctive relief to civilly enforce provisions of Idaho Code.
Lakey said the change stemmed from a request by the Attorney General's Office to remove doubt where statutes lack explicit enforcement language. He cited examples such as requirements to publish administrative rules and rules governing mental‑health records as areas where the AG's ability to seek enforcement might need clarification. Senator Ricks asked whether there had been concrete situations requiring the change; Lakey provided the examples and said the clarification removes uncertainty.
Senator Ricks moved to send RS 33120 to print; Senator Ruchti seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The printing step advances the draft so it can be formally introduced and assigned a bill number for further consideration.
