Tag Archives: Lee Heinrich
Changes in Idaho Senate GOP could make it resemble the House
Several primary election losses by Republicans in the Idaho Senate could lead to a shift toward the right for the Senate that could align it more closely with the Idaho House of Representatives. Victorious Republican challengers in north and east … Continue reading
Legislature approves voter ID requirement
Voters in Idaho will likely need to bring photo identification when they head to the polls in November. The Idaho Senate approved a plan requiring voters to show ID to poll workers when they vote, though it would allow people … Continue reading
Legislation increasing recorder fees approved
Both chambers of the Idaho Legislature have approved a plan to increase fees for getting land titles and other records from county clerks and recorders. The price of the first page would increase from $3 to $10. All subsequent pages … Continue reading
Proposal would help doctors tell ITD about bad drivers
The Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday approved legislation that could shield physicians from lawsuits, disciplinary procedures, or other formal complaints if they act in good faith in recommending that a patient should not be driving. Doctors can assist families struggling to … Continue reading
Enhanced animal cruelty laws approved by Senate panel (video)
Proposed legislation to augment Idaho’s animal cruelty laws as well as define and penalize the torture and neglect of animals was approved by a Senate committee on Tuesday. Sen. Tim Corder, R-Mountain Home, is backing the proposed changes. He also … Continue reading