STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28272 / S1022
This bill provides a onetime FY 2021 transfer of $4,000,000 from the General Fund to the Legislative Legal
Defense Fund. This fund was created during the 2012 session and is authorized in Section 67-415A, Idaho Code.
Funds are to be used at the direction of the Senate Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
for any necessary legal expenses of the Legislature. The Senate and House each manage their own portion of
the fund. The current balance in the Senate account is $286,170 and balance in the House account is $0.00.
FISCAL NOTE
This transfer reduces the General Fund by $4,000,000 and adds it to the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.
Contact:
Paul Headlee
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4746
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: 01/20/2021, 4:28 PM