Week 9 and I can barely believe that the end of March is in sight. I am going to go through withdrawals when this legislative session comes to an end!
Monday and Tuesday began with IFRW Red Jacket Days at the Capitol. Republican women from across the state came together to vote on delegates for the National Federation of Republican Women Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this September as well as hear from state and Constitutional officers. It’s always really nice to see so many friends from across the state. We also had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with some of our great legislators!
Tuesday, TVRW hosted an evening with Idaho GOP Chair Dorothy Moon. It was great to have Senator Tammy Nichols, Senator Brian Lenney, Representative Brent Crane, Representative Tina Lambert, Senator Chris Trakel, and Representative Tony Wisniewski join us to give legislative updates. We were also joined by the Kootenai County Republican Women that were in town for Red Jacket Days. What a fantastic way to get an update on what’s happening in Idaho and spend some time with great friends!
The House wasn’t in session on Monday. They took the day off for a funeral for former Representative Raybold. And then on Friday, both the House and the Senate were primarily off for the day in honor of former Governor, Philip Eugene Batt (March 4, 1927-March 4, 2023). Former Governor Batt served as the 29th Governor of Idaho from 1995 to 1999. He also served as the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, Chair of the Idaho Republican Party, and a member of the Idaho Legislature. It sure was a much quieter Capitol building at the beginning and ending of the week.
Thursday, Capitol Clarity focused on Lava Ridge Wind Farm. It is definitely worth listening to the video. Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld and Lyle Johnstone did a great job sharing very important information with us. Lava Ridge Capitol Clarity Link
Alright, moving onto legislation. Remember, you can search bills by number or topic at Session Information AND http://idahosession.com/index.html I’ll attempt to cover a few bills that are heading through the Capitol.
H 265 sponsored by Representative Brent Crane, adds to existing law to provide that certain persons and institutions must take reasonable steps to restrict the access of minors in certain instances, to provide for a civil action in certain instances, and to prohibit the use of public facilities and public assets for sexual exhibitions. It was introduced, presented and given a do pass recommendation in House State Affairs. It passed the House (Rules Suspended): Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2 – 48-21-1. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Cannon, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Gallagher, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Kingsley, Lambert, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Wroten, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS (RED = REPUBLICANS) – Berch, Bundy, Burns, Cheatum, Chew, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Horman, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Nash, Necochea, Nelsen, Petzke, Roberts, Rubel, Yamamoto and Absent – Green. It was received in the Senate March 8th and referred to Senate State Affairs.
H 71 sponsored by Representative Bruce Skaug, amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the crime of genital mutilation of a child. It was introduced in House State Affairs on February 2nd and reported out of committee February 6th. It was them referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration where it was reported out of that committee with do pass recommendation on February 8th. On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Valentine’s Day, H 71 passed the House 58-12-0. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Cannon, Cheatum, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Gallagher, Garner, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw(Yorgason), Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Lanting, Manwaring, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Bundy (R), Burns, Chew, Galaviz, Gannon, Green, Mathias, Nash, Necochea, Roberts, Rubel. It was received in the Senate on the 15th and referred to Judiciary & Rules. FINALLY…THIS UPCOMING WEEK, H 071 WILL RECEIVE A HEARING IN SENATE JUDICIARY & RULES!!! IT IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH AROUND 1 PM. MARK YOUR CALENDARS, SAVE THE DATE, SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! PLEASE BE PREPARED TO CALL, EMAIL, TESTIFY!
There wasn’t a new bill to protect our children from sexually explicit materials (aka PORN) in libraries, schools, and museums this week but keep your eyes and ears open for one this upcoming week!
S 1056 sponsored by Senator Foreman, was presented in Senate State Affairs. It repeals and adds to existing law to prohibit cities and towns from supporting certain military companies or organizations and to provide exceptions. It was passed on the Senate floor with a 24-9-2 vote. AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Cook, Den Hartog, Dunn(Carlson), Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Herndon, Lakey, Lee, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Toews, Trakel, Winder, Zuiderveld and NAYS – Hartgen, Just, Rabe, Ruchti, Schroeder, Semmelroth, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow
Absent and excused – Burtenshaw, VanOrden. It has been sent to the House Transportation & Defense Committee.
H163-Parental Rights passses on the House floor 67-3-0 and heads to the Senate Education Committee for a hearing on Thursday where it passed unanimously and is now headed to the Senate floor. H163 is still waiting on the Senate floor for a vote. We hope that it is heard and voted on by Tuesday this upcoming week.
H194 relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind for fiscal year 2023. It passed the House floor with a vote of 68-1-1 and has now passed the Senate floor with a vote of 35-0-0.
H 155 sponsored by Representative Monks, adds to existing law to prohibit requiring, for certain purposes, a COVID-19 vaccine or a vaccine offered under emergency use authorization. It passed the House floor with a 49-21-0 vote February 20th. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Cannon, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Gallagher, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Manwaring, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Burns, Cheatum, Chew, Dixon(24), Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Lanting, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Nash, Necochea, Nelsen, Roberts, Rubel, Weber, Wheeler. It was referred to Senate State Affairs on the 21st of February. On March 3rd it was sent to the the 14th Order for amendment on the Senate floor where it still waits.
H276 sponsored by Representative Bundy, relates to the appropriation to Idaho Public Television for fiscal year 2024. It passed the House floor 47-22-1. AYES – Allgood, Berch, Blanksma, Bundy, Burns, Cannon, Cheatum, Chew, Clow, Cornilles, Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehlers, Erickson, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Handy, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Nash, Necochea, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Raybould, Raymond, Roberts, Rubel, Sauter, Shepherd, Weber, Wheeler, Wroten, Yamamoto, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Boyle, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Ehardt, Gallagher, Hawkins, Kingsley, Lambert, Mendive, Monks, Price, Redman, Scott, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Young. It has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Unfortunately, it means more of our tax dollars going to WOKE programming for children if this passes.
H 293 sponsored by Representative Alfieri and Senator Lenney, adds to and amends existing law to provide for State Board of Education member elections. This legislation establishes that members of the State Board of Education be elected and outlines the procedure and qualifications for election. It was introduced in the House State Affairs Committee.
H272 Sex Education Parental Permission is legislation that says a child in public school may not participate in any instruction in sex education without written parental permission. Representative Elaine Price presented the bill in House Education Committee on Wednesday and Thursday. Some representatives were concerned students wouldn’t learn correct information if they didn’t learn it from their school. They don’t trust the parents. The testimony from Planned Parenthood was the most revealing. DEFINITELY WORTH LISTENING TO! Others were concerned with the injunctive private right of action. They do not want any consequences for anyone breaking any laws. Some said there are already civil actions in the law so no need for penalties. Seems contradictory. McCann and Galaviz don’t like that any employee can be held accountable, they want the school district held accountable. The most disappointing part of the hearing, being censored and not allowed to answer committee members questions. It’s very difficult to sit and watch a chairman allow false information regarding state standards, bill information, and outright facts when this isn’t the case in many other hearings. Unfortunately, the legislative process is very one-sided in the House Education Committee. And, although the Chair would like to make it personal, it’s not personal. Truth is truth, and the people are being silenced while the agencies and the lobbyists are given a very big voice.
H 133 sponsored by Representative Mendive and Senator Bjerke, amends existing law to allow private parental driver’s education. It passed the House floor 61-8-1. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Cannon, Chew, Clow, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Galaviz, Gallagher, Gannon, Garner, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nash, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Roberts, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Burns, Cheatum, Green, Lanting, Necochea, Rubel, Sauter and Absent – Cornilles. It was referred to Senate Transportation where it was reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation. On Friday, it passed the Senate 23-12-0. AYES – Adams, Bernt, Bjerke, Den Hartog, Dunn(Carlson), Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Hart, Herndon, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Semmelroth, Taylor, Toews, Trakel, VanOrden, Winder, Zuiderveld and NAYS – Anthon, Burtenshaw, Cook, Harris, Hartgen, Just, Lee, Rabe, Ruchti, Schroeder, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow.
H191 sponsored by Representative Monks, amends and adds to existing law to provide that procurement decisions shall not be based on environmental, social, and governance standards. It was passed out of committee and then passed on the House floor 59-10-1. It has been sent to the Senate State Affairs Committee.
H 206 sponsored by Representative Barbieri, amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the legislative review of administrative rules. It passed the House floor 59-11-0. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Cannon, Cheatum, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Gallagher, Garner, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley(Crawford), Lambert, Lanting, Manwaring, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Burns, Chew, Galaviz, Gannon, Green, Mathias, Nash, Necochea, Roberts, Rubel. It has been referred to Senate State Affairs Committee.
H 269 sponsored by Representative McCann, adds to existing law to establish career exploration courses. It was presented and passed out of the House Education Committee and sent to the House floor where it passed 45-20-5. AYES – Allgood, Berch, Blanksma, Bundy, Burns, Cannon, Cheatum, Chew, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Handy, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Miller, Nash, Nelsen, Petzke, Pickett, Raybould, Raymond, Roberts, Rubel, Sauter, Weber, Wheeler, Wroten, Yamamoto, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Boyle, Crane(13), Dixon(1), Gallagher, Hawkins, Kingsley, Lambert, Mendive, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Price, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Tanner, Wisniewski and Absent – Furniss, Necochea, Skaug, Vander Woude, Young. It has been referred to the Senate Education Committee.
S1099 sponsored by Senator Ben Toews, adds to existing law to enact the Protection of Pupil and Parental Rights. It was presented in the Senate Education Committee and passed with a vote of 7-2. It was sent to the the 14th Order for amendment on the Senate floor where it still waits.
S 1071 sponsored by Senator Ben Toews, amends existing law to prohibit instruction on human sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender identity prior to fifth grade. It was introduced, presented and passed out of the Senate Education Committee on February 21st. On March 1st, it was referred to 14th Order for amendment in the Senate. March 2nd, it was placed in the Committee of the Whole and reported out without recommendation, as amended. March 8th, it was passed on the Senate floor 28-7-0. AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Burtenshaw, Cook, Den Hartog, Dunn(Carlson), Foreman, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Hartgen, Herndon, Lakey, Lee, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Schroeder, Toews, Trakel, VanOrden, Winder, Zuiderveld and NAYS – Just, Rabe, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow. It is now headed to the House Education Committee where it needs a lot of prayer and support!
H 0024 sponsored by Representative Blanksma, amends and adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Launch Grant Program and to revise provisions regarding the In-Demand Careers Fund. Introduced January 24th, presented and passed out of committee February 25th, held place on third reading calendar February 3rd until Monday, February 6, 2023. On February 6th, it passed the House floor 36-34-0. AYES – Allgood, Berch, Blanksma, Bundy, Burns, Cheatum, Chew, Clow, Dixon(24), Durrant, Erickson, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Handy, Hill, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Nash, Necochea, Nelsen, Petzke, Raybould, Raymond, Roberts, Rubel, Sauter, Weber, Wheeler, Wroten, Yamamoto and NAYS – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Boyle, Cannon, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Ehardt, Ehlers, Gallagher, Hawkins, Healey(Galloway), Holtzclaw(Yorgason), Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Pickett, Price, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Young, Mr. Speaker. The Senate referred it to the Commerce & Human Resources Committee INSTEAD OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. March 8th, it was reported out of committee and sent to the 14th Order for amendment. S 1151 Trailer Bill will follow this legislation.
S 1151 TRAILER BILL sponsored by Senator Guthrie, amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the Idaho Launch Grant Program and the Idaho In-Demand Careers Fund. This is a trailer bill to House Bill 24 to impose additional sideboards on the Idaho Launch program. It makes three primary changes: 1) It enhances legislative oversight of the Idaho Launch program to enhance program accountability; 2) It ensures greater “skin in the game” from Launch participants by capping the maximum state match; and 3) It further limits the use of Launch funds to just tuition and fees.
H 225 sponsored by Yamamoto, amends existing law to revise provisions regarding school attendance and to provide for homeschooling. It was introduced and passed to receive a bill number by 11-4. When the bill was presented in Committee, it was a unanimous voice vote to hold the bill in committee. The actually meat of the bill concerned our Conservative legislators. The statement of purpose read, “Idaho law recognizes public, parochial, private, and homeschool as legitimate forms of education. This legislation clarifies the definition of homeschool as education provided by the parent or guardian wherein all costs associated with home schooling are the responsibility of the parent or guardian.”
H 226 sponsored by Representative McMann, adds to existing law to provide for an investigation into the residency of a community college trustee and to provide for emergency authority of the State Board of Education when a community college’s accreditation is threatened. The RS introduction passed 9-7 in the House Education Committee, but the bill continues to sit in committee. I’m fairly certain we will see more of the bill or another bill.
H 058 sponsored by Representative Alfieri, amends existing law to remove school bond and levy election dates in August and March. It was introduced January 31st and reported out of House State Affairs Committee February 8th with Do Pass Recommendation. It passed the House 43-26-1. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Cannon, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Furniss, Gallagher, Garner, Hawkins, Healey(Galloway), Hill, Holtzclaw(Yorgason), Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Mendive, Mickelsen, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Redman, Rubel, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Burns, Cheatum, Chew(Hoy), Clow, Dixon(24), Erickson, Galaviz, Gannon, Green, Handy, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Miller, Nash, Necochea, Nelsen, Raybould, Raymond, Roberts, Sauter, Weber, Wroten, Yamamoto and Absent – Cornilles. February 28th it was reported out of the State Affairs Committee and sent to the 14th Order for amendment where it continues to wait.
H 273 sponsored by Representative Andrus, amends existing law to provide that a property tax budget may be reduced by initiative or referendum. It was reported out of State Affairs with a Do Pass Recommendation and passed the House with RULES SUSPENDED: Ayes 65 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 5. 36-33-1
AYES – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Cannon, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Gallagher, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Manwaring, Mendive, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Price, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Young, Mr. Speaker
NAYS – Allgood, Berch, Bundy, Burns, Cheatum, Chew, Clow, Dixon(24), Erickson, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Handy, Lanting, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Miller, Nash, Necochea, Nelsen, Petzke, Pickett, Raybould, Raymond, Roberts, Rubel, Sauter, Weber, Wheeler, Wroten, Yamamoto and Absent – Furniss. It has been referred to Senate State Affairs and should receive a hearing this upcoming week.
H 274 sponsored by Representative Hill, adds to existing law to prohibit state employees from using or downloading TikTok on a state-issued device, to provide that the state shall implement controls to prevent the use of TikTok on state-issued devices, and to provide a penalty. It passed the House 67-3-0. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Berch, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Burns, Cannon, Cheatum, Chew, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Galaviz, Gallagher, Gannon, Garner, Green, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Rubel, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Nash, Necochea, Roberts. It has been referred to the Senate State Affairs Committee and should receive a hearing this upcoming week.
HJM 2 sponsored by Senator Hart, is a House Joint Memorial that states findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to restrict the jurisdiction of the federal courts from hearing cases regarding state legislative authority to legislate on abortion. Rules were suspended and it was adopted by the House 56-12-2: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Cannon, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Gallagher, Garner, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Lanting, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Burns, Cheatum, Chew, Galaviz, Gannon, Manwaring, Mathias, Nash, Necochea, Roberts, Rubel and Absent – Green, Wheeler. It was introduced and referred to Senate State Affairs where it should receive a hearing this upcoming week.
H 242 sponsored by Representative Andrus & Representative Ehardt, adds to existing law to provide for the crime of abortion trafficking, to provide certain requirements and restrictions on a civil action, and to provide prosecution authority for the attorney general. It was passed in the House (Rules Suspended): Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2 – 57-12-1. AYES – Alfieri, Allgood, Andrus, Barbieri, Blanksma, Boyle, Bundy, Cannon, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Dixon(24), Durrant, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Furniss, Gallagher, Garner, Handy, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Lanting, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Wroten, Yamamoto, Young, Mr. Speaker and NAYS – Berch, Burns, Cheatum, Chew, Galaviz, Gannon, Manwaring, Mathias, Nash, Necochea, Roberts, Rubel and Absent – Green. It has been referred to Senate State Affairs.
Are these bills moving slow for a reason?
H 82 sponsored by Rep. Gallagher adds to existing law to enact the Idaho Dietary Supplement Act, which provides that the production, marketing, distribution, sale, and use of dietary supplements that were legal as of July 1, 2022, in Idaho shall remain legal in Idaho, regardless of any changes to federal law or regulation. March 2nd, it passed the House floor 51-13-6 and is still waiting for a hearing in the Senate Health & Welfare Committee.
H 173 sponsored by Representative Boyle & Representative Hill, amends existing law to provide that a foreign government or foreign state-controlled enterprise shall not purchase, acquire, or hold any interest in certain types of property in Idaho. It passed the House floor 69-0-1 on March 2nd and is still waiting on a hearing in Senate State Affairs.
H 182 sponsored by Representative Brent Crane & Representative Ehardt adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding silent prayer. On March 2nd, it passed the House floor 65-4-1 and is waiting to be heard in Senate State Affairs.
H 189 sponsored by Representative Ehardt & Representative Sage Dixon adds to existing law to prohibit public contracts with companies that boycott certain business sectors. It passed the House floor 53-17-0 on March 2nd and is waiting to be heard in Senate State Affairs.
H 190 sponsored by Representative Ehardt, amends existing law to require that credit unions and banks holding state funds not boycott certain industries. It passed the House floor 59-11-0 on March 2nd and is waiting to be heard in Senate State Affairs.
H 191 sponsored by Representative Monks, amends and adds to existing law to provide that procurement decisions shall not be based on environmental, social, and governance standards. On March 2nd, it passed the House floor 59-10-1 and is waiting to be heard in Senate State Affairs.
QUICK SUMMARY ON SOME OTHER LEGISLATION:
H 281 Erickson 45-22-3 PASSED House
H 120 Boyle 62-6-2 PASSED House
HCR 7 Raybould Voice pass adopted
H 236 Weber 54-16-0 PASSED House
H 267 Wheeler 53-15-2 PASSED House
H228 Ehardt 57-11-2 PASSED House
H 268 Nelsen 30-39-1 FAILED
H 249 Furniss 68-1-1 PASSED House
H 92 Petzke 67-0-3 PASSED House; Grow 34-0-1 PASSED Senate
H 70 Vander Woude 67-0-3 PASSED House; Harris 35-0-0 PASSED Senate
H 94 Pickett 62-8-0 PASSED House; Schroeder 24-14-0 PASSED Senate
H 95 Nelsen 68-2-0 PASSED House; Hart 24-11-0 PASSED Senate
H 124 Lambert 59-11-0 PASSED House; Herndon 28-7-0 PASSED Senate
H 22aaS Amendment Skaug 53-13-4 Original Bill PASSED House; Toews 28-7-0 PASSED Senate
H 116aaS Amendment Shephard 68-0-2 Original Bill PASSED House; VanOrden PASSED Senate
S 1100aa Amendment Engrossment 1 Adams 28-7-0 PASSED Senate
S 1120 Guthrie 27-8-0 PASSED Senate
S 1114 Schroeder 34-0-1 PASSED Senate
S 1052 Grow 23-11-1 PASSED Senate
S 1097 Cook 23-12-0 PASSED Senate
S 1129 Cook 23-10-2 PASSED Senate
S 1042aa Amendment Engrossment 1 Den Hartog 33-0-2 PASSED Senate
S 1108 Bjerke 31-2-2 PASSED Senate
S 1056 Foreman 24-9-2 PASSED Senate
REMINDERS FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK:
- Pray for all of our leaders and their families.
- Seek TRUTH! Please do not believe what you see or hear in social media or on TV. Communication is key!
Relationships are important! You never know where someone has come from, what they have gone through, or what they are facing…BE KIND. - Prayer is at 11 AM on Thursday on the west side, Garden level of the Capitol. Capitol Clarity is at noon.
- Calvary Chapel AWARE Conference Biblical Citizenship & Liberty for Idaho is April 2, 2023 from 1-5PM @ Sawtooth Middle School in Meridian
- Idaho GOP Events website hosts the information for Lincoln Days across the state.
- ADMINISTRATIVE RULES -VERY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW!
- Idaho Session A great site for following the 2023 Legislative Session
- Legislation by Number
- Legislation by Topic
- Senate Link
- House Link
- Testifying before Committees
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!!