STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31322 / SR101
This legislation addresses Senate Rule 3, which directs the organization of the Senate when a newly elected
legislature has its first meeting. The proposed change to Senate Rule 3 is to state that substitution in either the
House or the Senate does not count toward seniority. This rule change will bring Senate Rule 3 into agreement
with Idaho Code § 67-412 which states that substitutes may exercise the duties of a legislator, but the elected
Senator or Representative retains the office. The proposed effective date of the legislation is December 1, 2024.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation does not propose to spend any monies. The Rules of the Senate book would need to be reprinted
to reflect the change in the rule.
Contact:
Senator Phil Hart
(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: 02/14/2024, 10:18 AM