Governor Brad Little called the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session on Aug. 24, 2020. View the proclamation here. View the news release announcement here.

The Governor’s proclamation called for a special legislative session to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho, including election law changes that were needed in order to facilitate a safe and secure November election during the pandemic. It also called for the Legislature to establish temporary and consistent standards for civil liability related to COVID-19 to help Idaho’s economy recover in a safe and responsible manner while encouraging careful planning, care and safety in responding to the pandemic.

Details on the 2020 Extraordinary Session are available at the Idaho Legislature web site here.