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House bill would eliminate state subsidy of drivers’ training
The House Education Committee passed H314 Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Steve Thayn, R-Emmett, aims to stop subsidizing drivers’ education programs at public schools. Currently, the average cost to enroll at school-sponsored drivers’ training programs is around $125 after … Continue reading
Public records bill moves on to Idaho Senate
A bill to tighten Idaho’s public records bill has passed the Idaho House and now heads to the Senate for consideration. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Gayle Batt, R-Wilder, cleared on a 67-0 vote. The bill would require that government … Continue reading
Senate approves new primary plan with party registration
The Idaho Senate approved a new primary election system that could limit voting in the Republican primary to registered Republican voters. The legislation requires the state to start asking voters to register as members of a political party or as … Continue reading
Without federal money, insurance appropriation passes Idaho House
Less than a week after being pulled back into the budget committee, an appropriation for the Idaho Department of Insurance has passed the Idaho House. The bill is slightly leaner, however, because $2.5 million in federal health care reform money … Continue reading
House moves to prevent double-charging on Canyon County auto registrations
The Idaho House has approved a bill that would prevent some citizens from being double-charged for their auto registrations due to failure of emissions testing. The measure passed the House on a 57-10 vote. Floor sponsor Rep. Brent Crane, R-Nampa, … Continue reading
Anti-abortion bill passes House committee along party lines
Sen. Chuck Winder, R-Boise, is the sponsor of S 1165, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. He spoke in favor of the bill before a House committee Wednesday considering the legislation. The bill would prohibit abortions after 20 weeks … Continue reading
House committee finally advances renewable energy rebate bill
It looks as if the battle over the merits of a tax credit for renewable energy is nearing an end. Members of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would give the sales tax rebate to … Continue reading
Push for greater compliance with Internet sales tax killed Wednesday
Members of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee killed a measure Wednesday aimed at encouraging Idahoans to pay their share of sales taxes on purchases made over the Internet. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Julie Ellsworth, R-Boise, would have made … Continue reading