Signed by Governor Brad Little

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires state agencies to recommend laws for removal and repeal in Idaho.

Highlights:

• Requires state agencies to recommend laws for removal and repeal in Idaho (Sec. 1).

• Requires that all state agencies and departments review relevant statutes in Idaho state law and submit a list of obsolete, unnecessary, or redundant laws to the Idaho Legislature by September 1, 2025 (Sec. 1).

• Defines “obsolete” as expired, unused, void, unenforceable, or not enforced (Sec. ).

• Defines “outdated” as no longer applicable or pertinent, duplicative with other portions of code, or superseded by other laws (Sec. 1).

• Defines “unnecessary” in this bill to mean that public health, safety, and welfare are not served by the portion of the code (Sec. 1).

• Defines “state agency” as each department, commission, board, council, agency, institution, division, office, committee, authority, or other administrative unit of the state (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that his bill declares an emergency and shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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