This bill creates a process for the Attorney General to request legislative approval before filing a case on behalf of the State in state or federal court. The bill authorizes the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters to
43 report out legislation authorizing the Attorney General's request for approval in the House
44 of Representatives and the Senate. The bill also authorizes any registered voter in the State
45 to request a citizen-initiated review of any case filed by the Attorney General and requires
46 that proceedings in that case be halted until the petition process has been completed.
47 Finally, the bill authorizes the Legislature to meet during the interim for the purposes of
48 completing legislative review on a request by the Attorney General.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1008, HP 655: 5.192