CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS – Amends and adds to existing law to remove a provision regarding violations of the open meetings law by county officers, to authorize investigations and actions against city officers by the attorney general, and to provide for duties of the attorney general.

This Idaho bill removes a restriction preventing the attorney general from investigating county officers for violations of the open meetings law and adds new authority for the attorney general to investigate alleged criminal violations by city elected officials in their official capacity. It establishes a process where the attorney general must issue findings (no action, recommend training, or pursue prosecution) after investigations, with subpoena power to gather evidence. The bill directly affects city and county elected officials by expanding the attorney general's investigative role for certain official misconduct, while clarifying that county prosecutors retain authority to handle such cases. It does not change the attorney general's core duties but revises specific provisions to align with these new investigative powers. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.