STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29978 / H0002
This legislation amends the No Public Funds for Abortion Act. Technical corrections are made along with
clarifications. The new section adds 18-8709 to provide for withholding of sales and use tax revenues from local
government entities that issue proclamations, or take similar actions, to defy state law and refuse to investigate
or enforce Idaho criminal abortion statutes. Said funds may be released to an offending local government if
compliance occurs within a certain time. Should the local government entity not comply, said funds shall be
forfeited and deposited in the state general fund.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill has no negative effect on the state general fund. The general fund may gain funds from city
governments in non-compliance with this bill.
Contact:
Representative Bruce D. Skaug
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/11/2023, 9:27 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-5701, 18-8701, 18-8703, 18-8704, 18-8705, 18-8706, 18-8707, 18-8708, 18-8709