‘Tool of weaponization’ rejected by Senate
BOISE — The Senate resoundingly rejected legislation Thursday that would have greatly expanded the powers of the Idaho Attorney General to pursue legal action to remove public officials and employees across state and local government.
House Bill 896 was initially brought forward by House Speaker Mike Moyle and allows the attorney general to serve as a legal backstop in case a public official, public employee or government entity violates law without enforcement mechanisms.
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