AG: ‘Nullification” Price Tag: $1B?

Lawmakers have received two Idaho attorney general’s opinions on nullification; the first said any attempt by state lawmakers to nullify a federal law through legislation would violate both the U.S. and Idaho constitutions and lawmakers’ oath of office. The bill was revised after that, but the second opinion still said the new version likely is unconstitutional; plus, it said HB 117, if passed, could have the effect of opting Idaho out of participation in the federal Medicaid program - including receiving more than $1 billion in federal funds that now provide health care to the state’s poorest and disabled residents/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here .

• Eric Anderson: ‘Let’s abide by the Constitution’
• Debate: ‘This bill is symbolic’
• McGeachin: ‘Do not wish to give my opponent undue recognition’

Question: Are ‘nullification’ advocates in Idaho Legislature playing with fire — and the possibility that they could cost the state $1B in Medicaid funding?