STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28469 / H0220
The proposed legislation ensures taxpayer dollars do not support the abortion industry by prohibiting the
expenditure of taxpayer dollars to abortion providers. It prohibits public contracting or participating in any
commercial transaction with an abortion provider. The legislation also prohibits the use of any public asset or
employee to procure, counsel in favor, refer to, or perform an abortion. These prohibitions apply to all units
of government in Idaho including state, county, municipal, public health districts, and public school districts.
Intentional non-compliance is subject to prosecution under the state's misuse of public funds statute. Medicaid
is not implicated in this legislation.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no cost to any level of government in Idaho associated with this legislation. While specific savings are
difficult to quantify, as a result of lack of data regarding providers of abortion services, it is anticipated there
will be financial savings. In addition, the state will retain the authority to determine the distribution of Federal
Title X funds, which may also ultimately result in a savings to units of government.
Contact:
Representative Bruce D. Skaug
(208) 332-1000
Representative Brent J. Crane
(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: 02/19/2021, 10:19 AM