REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28982C1 / S1217
This legislation repeals and replaces I.C. 46-601 delegating authority to the governor to act in a state of extreme
emergency, clarifying and limiting the powers of the governor during episodes of extreme emergency without
concurrence by the legislature, protecting Idaho workers as essential, reaffirming the legislature’s authority to
end emergency declarations and/or emergency orders, protects the suspension of the right to peaceable assembly
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 Peter Riggs
(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 REVISED: 05/05/2021, 12:55 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 46-601