The Senate Education Committee has voted 6-3 to approve proposed revised school science standards as-is – and not delete any parts. Because both houses haven’t agreed to reject parts of the new standards, the Senate panel’s decision stands – the rules will take effect as...
After days of deliberating, the Senate Education Committee voted today in favor of SB 1279, the governor’s Opportunity Scholarship expansion bill, which would both boost the state scholarship fund by $5 million to $15 million, and allow up to 20 percent, or $3 million, of...
A proposal to allow health insurers from other states to sell their plans in Idaho won enough support to advance to the Senate floor on Thursday, despite concerns from lawmakers the bill will likely not deliver on its promises. "I don't see land mines in this, I don't think, but this language makes me wonder does it really have any utility...
Legislation to protect breastfeeding mothers by exempting breastfeeding from Idaho’s indecent exposure and obscenity laws passed the House unanimously today – a big turnaround from 15 years ago, when pro-breastfeeding legislation was rejected amid concerns from male legislators that women would be prompted to “whip...
House Education Chair Julie VanOrden, R-Pingree, asked for unanimous consent in the House this morning to return HB 579, the bill to reform and update Idaho’s laws on sex education, to the Education Committee; the bill currently is on the House’s amending order awaiting amendments.…
Idaho's House has cleared a proposal designed to rein in when police can take a citizen's property. House members on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation forbidding police officers from seizing cash or property simply because it was in close proximity to an illegal substance...
With no debate or discussion, JFAC this morning adopted the governor’s recommendation for the Idaho State Police budget for next year, including adding seven more state troopers, an additional executive protection officer to ensure that the governor and first lady are “properly accompanied to all…
Two high-profile law enforcement reform proposals are headed to the Idaho House. The Idaho House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation implementing new rules for body camera retention policies and revising the penalties for driving without privileges...
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