STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30853 / H0405
This legislation amends Idaho Codes 18-1508 and 19-2515 to allow a sentence of capital punishment for a
person convicted of lewd conduct with a minor, if said minor is under the age of twelve (12) and there are
aggravating circumstances. Upon conviction, a jury will make the decision of whether to implement the death
penalty. A judge may decide the sentence if a jury is waived by the defendant.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government nor does it
cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government, therefore the legislation has no fiscal
impact.
Contact:
Representative Josh Tanner
(208) 332-1000
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: 01/18/2024, 8:39 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-1508, 19-2515