Tag Archives: Cliff Bayer
Capitol crossover and key departures could change the Senate culture, make it more like House
All political observers know the election immediately following legislative redistricting leads to colossal turnover in the Capitol. This year, that turnover, combined with a newly closed primary election system and key retirements, could lead to an Idaho Senate that aligns … Continue reading
House business panel squashes health insurance rate review bill
On Monday, the House Business Committee squashed a bill that would allow the Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) to review health insurance carrier rate increases and deem them too high or low. The measure was killed on a 6-9 vote … Continue reading
House votes to remove charter school caps
On Monday, the Idaho House approved a measure to remove a cap on charter schools that can be created each year in the state, an effort representatives have pushed several times in the past few years. The measure comes with … Continue reading
House approves removal of cap on charter school creation, Senate doesn’t hear it
Members of the Idaho House have approved a measure that would allow unlimited creation of charter schools in the Gem State after killing an identical measure Wednesday through a procedural maneuver. The measure is dead for the year, however, because … Continue reading
Bayer wants to remove charter school creation cap to cut waiting list
Rep. Cliff Bayer, R-Boise, introduced a bill Monday that would remove the cap Idaho puts on the creation of new charter schools in the state. Bayer told members of the House Education Committee that his measure would provide a “growing … Continue reading
Tax credit policy, market considerations part of renewable energy debate
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee has held three hearings to decide if it wants to extend a sales tax credit for renewable energy projects and there is still no firm decision on the measure. In fact, it seems as … Continue reading
House clears delay of expansion in grocery tax credit
The Idaho House passed a measure Friday that would delay the expansion of a grocery tax rebate program. The legislation is designed to help lawmakers balance the state budget and the move is expected to save $15 million in fiscal … Continue reading
Charter school advocates call for choice, no caps (video)
Hundreds of charter school students and their families rallied on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol, releasing yellow balloons saying “lift the cap,” which was a message to state lawmakers to get rid of the cap of six new … Continue reading