Tag Archives: Joyce Broadsword
Bill allowing developers to count site improvements as inventory passes Senate
On Tuesday, the Senate passed House Bill 519 on a 28-7 vote, which would allow developers of a parcel of land to exempt taxes for site improvements. Sen. Lee Heider, R-Twin Falls, carried the bill on the floor and said … Continue reading
Senate committee agrees with House, votes to reverse $1.5 million in Medicaid cuts
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted Wednesday to align itself with the Idaho House in support of reversing some of last year’s Medicaid cuts. The panel unanimously supported the idea, which would reinstate $1.5 million in Medicaid services to … Continue reading
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
Budget committee approves revenue target $33 million less than Otter’s projection
On Friday, members of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) approved its revenue target for fiscal year 2013, which means lawmakers can now begin setting budgets for state agencies, public schools and Idaho’s colleges and universities. JFAC approved a $2.667 billion … Continue reading
Budget committee approves money for election information and indigent care
Before setting next year’s budget, members of the Joint Finance-Appropriation Committee (JFAC) spent Wednesday taking care of this year’s outstanding bills. The committee approved more money for indigent health care, a voter information campaign and child welfare, among other things. … Continue reading
Possible abortion loophole may close for teens on Medicaid
Idaho lawmakers will do away with a state rule that allows girls under the age of 18 and on Medicaid to receive taxpayer-funded abortions. Anti-abortion rights groups call the state policy a loophole, while officials with the Department of Health … Continue reading
Budget committee approves Idaho public schools funding reduction
The largest share of Idaho state spending, the budget for public schools from kindergarten through high school, will see a overall funding reduction for the next year. “I think school districts will feel a $47 million reduction,” said Sen. Dean … Continue reading
Reform to day-care rules faces changes
The Idaho Senate could make changes to a plan passed by the Idaho House that could raise the ratios of children to staff at licensed day-care facilities. The legislation is touted by supporters as an attempt to fix a 2009 … Continue reading
Senate Health and Welfare Committee approves $34.6 million Medicaid reduction bill
One of the pieces of legislation critical to budget-setting and the end of the 2011 legislative session is one step closer toward clearing the Legislature. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved a bill Tuesday that would cut state Medicaid … Continue reading