The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs.
The attorney general and amicus curiae briefs. Provides that the attorney general may file an amicus curiae brief only if the governor gives written approval to file the amicus curiae brief. Makes a conforming change.
This bill, HB1483, aims to change the rules for when the Attorney General can submit amicus curiae briefs, which are legal documents filed by someone not directly involved in a case but with an interest in its outcome. The bill proposes that the Attorney General can only file such briefs if the Governor approves in writing.
This rule affects the Attorney General's office and the Governor's office by requiring the Governor to review and approve any amicus curiae briefs before they are filed in court. This means the Governor would have a say in which legal matters the state's top lawyer chooses to participate in, potentially influencing the state's legal stance on various issues.
HB1483 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Judiciary for further review. It is currently in its initial stages, with no further actions taken as of the last update on January 21, 2025.