STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31834 / H0006
The Attorney General has concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and, if necessary, prosecute elected county
officials for state crimes committed when acting in their official capacity. This legislation expands the Attorney
General's jurisdiction to include elected city officials. The purpose of this legislation is to take advantage of the
expertise the Attorney General's Office has developed for investigating and prosecuting cases involving public
corruption.
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 Bruce D. Skaug
(208) 332-1000
Representative Chris Bruce
(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: 01/09/2025, 2:42 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 31-2002, 67-1401