STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28638 / S1136
This legislation is a revision to Title 46, Chapter 6 Idaho Code clarifying and limiting the powers of the governor
during episodes of extreme emergency. It provides limitations on the amount of time a governor may maintain
a declaration of extreme peril without concurrence by the legislature, protects Idaho workers as essential,
reaffirms the legislature’s authority to end emergency declarations and/or emergency regulations, prevents the
suspension of the right to peaceable assemble and free exercise of religion, protects Idahoans’ right to bear
arms during emergencies, and prohibits a governor from unilaterally altering or suspending Idaho Code.
FISCAL NOTE
Passage of this legislation will not incur new costs to the general funds of the State of Idaho. Changes to the
Idaho Code sections presented in the legislation do not create additional use of state revenues.
Contact:
Senator Kelly Arthur Anthon
(208) 332-1000
Senator Chuck Winder
(208) 332-1305
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: 02/22/2021, 1:14 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 46-601, 46-602, 46-604, 46-607
Engrossment 1: 46-601, 46-602, 46-604, 46-607
Engrossment 2: 46-601, 46-602, 46-604, 46-607