REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31038 / S1252
This legislation embodies the intent of our founding fathers and follows the principles and provisions contained
in the United States Constitution, specifically Article 1, Section 8. Congress has the exclusive power to declare
war under our United States Constitution. The federal executive branch has exceeded its constitutional authority
by calling up the state components of the National Guard in what are really warfighting operations, without a
congressional declaration of war. The men and women in the Idaho National Guard must not be called into
active duty combat operations on foreign soil unless there has been a congressional declaration of war. This
legislation does not impact the Governor's ability to mobilize the Idaho Guard as outlined in article 4, section
4 of the Idaho Constitution. It also does not limit the United States ability to call up the Idaho National Guard
for training missions as provided in Title 10, United States Code. This legislation prohibits mobilization of the
Idaho National Guard for combat actions unless there has been a corresponding congressional declaration of
war.
FISCAL NOTE
There will be no impact to the General Fund as this legislation is solely a return in following the intent and
letter of the United States Constitution.
Contact:
Senator Ben Adams
(208) 332-1000
Representative Ted Hill
(208) 332-1124
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 REVISED: 01/29/2024, 8:09 AM