Senate OKs plan to allow hemp-loaded trucks to cross Idaho
Legislation allowing hemp-loaded trucks to cross Idaho - where hemp is illegal - while traveling from one state to another or from Canada to a state has cleared the Senate.
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Panel to monitor how federal laws affect Idaho's sovereignty to be created
Legislation to create a panel of lawmakers that will monitor how federal laws affect Idaho's sovereignty has been signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little.
New law requires Idaho public libraries to filter out porn
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Public libraries will have to filter access on their internet services so that obscene and pornographic material can't be accessed.Republican Gov. Brad Little signed into law late last week legislation intended to prevent minors from using personal laptops, tablets, smartphones or other devices to access pornographic sites.The law amends a previous law that only dealt with publicly accessible computers.
Idaho governor OKs new wording involving child abuse victims
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Legislation to clarify and broaden the definition of abuse involving child victims sustaining head injuries has been signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little.Little late last month signed the legislation proposed by the Idaho Nurses Association.The change removes the term "subdural hematoma" to determine abuse and replaces it with head and brain injuries.A subdural hematoma is defined as blood collecting outside the brain.
Legislation may allow interstate transport of hemp in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Legislation that will allow the interstate transport of hemp and a hemp-derived extract called CBD through Idaho - where it's illegal - has been introduced.The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday introduced the bill that would allow the director of the Idaho State Police to issue permits for the interstate transport of hemp and CBD.
Idaho Senate OKs bill to add Medicaid work requirements
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Senate has approved legislation adding work requirements to Idaho's voter-approved Medicaid expansion law.The Senate voted 20-15 Tuesday to send to the House the legislation that's similar to a House bill a Senate committee killed last week.The key difference is that the Senate version doesn't kick people off Medicaid as the House bill did if they don't fulfill the work requirements.
Bill improving highway safety for tow trucks signed into law in Idaho
Legislation requiring motorists to slow down and move over when approaching tow trucks and maintenance vehicles parked along roadways with lights flashing has been signed into law by Gov. Brad Little.
House panel introduces new ballot initiative legislation
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A House committee has introduced new legislation altering an existing ballot initiative bill that critics say makes the process so difficult that it violates Idaho's Constitution.The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday sent to the full House the legislation that, compared to the current bill, increases how long signature gathers have and reduces the number of legislative districts where signatures must be collected.
Bill allowing Idaho needle exchange programs signed into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Legislation intended to lower the risk of people being inadvertently jabbed with discarded used medical needles has been signed into law by Idaho Gov. Brad Little.Little late last week signed the legislation allowing groups to start a syringe and needle exchange program in Idaho.
Key Idaho water legislation heads to governor
Legislation that supporters say is critical to preserving a historic water agreement between two sets of water users and is intended to prevent declines in a giant Idaho aquifer relied on by farmers and cities is heading to the governor.
Bill limiting crop damage payments to farmers passes House
Legislation to limit how much the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has to pay ranchers and farmers for damage to crops caused by elk, deer and other big game is headed to Gov. Brad Little.
Bill to improve rape kit testing in Idaho signed into law
Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation requiring sexual assault and rape kits to be tested with limited exceptions.
Starting teacher pay raised to $40,000 in Idaho
Starting teacher pay will increase to $40,000 annually in a move Idaho lawmakers hope will attract and keep more teachers in the state.
Bill to legalize hemp passes Idaho House
A bill that would legalize hemp by aligning Idaho state law with the federal Farm Bill has passed the House.
Bill would let young adults conceal carry guns across Idaho
An Idaho legislative committee has advanced a bill that would allow 18- to 20-year-olds carry a concealed weapon in city limits without a permit.
Idaho Lt. Gov. poses with anti-government group in Capitol
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin says a photo she posted on Facebook appearing to show her supporting an anti-government group is just her showing support for a man in federal prison for traveling across state lines to aid in extortion.
Bill allowing alcohol sales in old Idaho theaters advances
Legislation to allow Idaho theaters on the National Register of Historic Places to obtain licenses to sell beer and wine is going to the state Senate.
Idaho legislation involving concealed weapons in schools advances
Legislation allowing individuals age 21 and older who have obtained an Idaho enhanced permit to carry a concealed weapon into public schools without having to tell anyone will get a hearing.
House rejects plan to take Idaho off daylight saving time
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Committee approves $53.2 million for juvenile corrections
The Legislature's budget-setting committee has approved a 2.2 percent increase to $53.2 million for state Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Bill to keep Idaho wolf control board headed to governor
Legislation to keep operating an Idaho board that pays a federal agency to kill wolves that attack livestock and elk is on its way to Gov. Brad Little.
Budget committee approves $2.2 billion for Idaho schools
The Legislature's budget-setting committee has approved about a 6 percent increase to $2.2 billion for public schools in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
Victims' rights amendment heads to Senate
Legislation to amend the state's constitution to expand the rights of crime victims and their families is headed to the Senate.
Legislation would alter Idaho's redistricting commission
Legislation to add a seventh member to the state's independent commission in charge of redrawing congressional and legislative maps every decade will get a hearing.
