REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31591C1 / S1413
This legislation amends Section 18-333 of Idaho Code, to give legislative intent, to declare the dangers of
“swatting” to both the public and private sectors, to revise a provision regarding false police reports by adding
a new section to provide for the crime of false reports of violence or emergencies in public or private places,
and to make technical corrections, define terms and include penalties.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government, nor does
it cause a direct increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government. This legislation does have
the potential of saving funds from unnecessary waste which could result in a cost savings for state or local
government.
Contact:
Senator Tammy Nichols
(208) 332-1000
Representative Judy Boyle
(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 REVISED: 03/12/2024, 9:25 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-3313