Senate panel passes heavy-truck expansion bill
Betsy Russell reports, After an hours-long hearing, the Senate Transportation Committee has voted 5-4 in favor of SB 1117, despite much testimony against it, including from North Idaho elected officials. Those voting in favor were Sens. Brackett, Johnson, Rice, Nonini and Hagedorn. Those voting against were Sens. Keough, Winder, Bock and Buckner-Webb. The bill now moves to the full Senate. Read the full discussion here.
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