Gov. Little to call special session due to COVID-19
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he’ll call a special session in late August due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Republican governor in a statement on Wednesday says the special session will start during the week of Aug. 24 and possibly include how to conduct the November general election.
The special session could also include legislation creating a liability shield for protection against lawsuits during declared emergencies such as the pandemic.
A timeline calls for lawmakers to give the governor specific legislation by mid-August to be considered in the special session.
Little would then issue a proclamation on Aug. 17 detailing the exact issues to be considered.
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