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Lawsuit challenges library law, calling it ‘wildly unconstitutional’
…are responsible for enforcing the law. HB 710 was sponsored by Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, and Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder, R-Boise. Crane, Moyle…
Some Idaho libraries put restrictions on who can challenge books
…of his district’s policy. “Everything was done in coordination with our legal counsel. We’re not playing around.” HB 710’s legislative sponsor, Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, did not respond to requests…
Libraries, pronouns, open enrollment: These new education policies are now in effect
…requests to reconsider a book’s place in the library’s collection. Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, introduces a bill requiring libraries to relocate “harmful” books to an adults-only section. (Photo Darren Svan/Idaho…
This primary election will be the last where smear campaigns succeed
…District 1, Carl Bjerke in District 5, Christy Zito in District 8, Brandon Shippy and Jacyn Gallagher in District 9, Chris Trakel and Lucas Caylor in District 11, Jaron Crane…
The morality police won in this chapter, but that’s not the end of the book
…library boards to reflect community values when we can turn to the morality champions, Representatives Mike Moyle and Jaron Crane, to make those decisions? Those exalted legislators had the guiding…
Libraries now face a complex question: What’s ‘harmful’ to minors?
…that complies with the law, which goes into effect July 1. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, Sen. Cindy Carlson, R-Riggins, and Senate President Pro Tem Chuck…
Statehouse roundup, 3.25.24: Last-minute bill would rework the Phoenix purchase
…bill’s co-sponsors were not on board with altering the “adults-only” provision. “We want to keep that language the same,” said sponsoring Sen. Cindy Carlson, R-Riggins. Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, is…
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.24: Bill to arm teachers falls in Senate committee
…a closed-door discussion. The bill passed a few minutes later on a 47-23 vote. Co-sponsored by Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, and Senate President Pro Tem…
Statehouse roundup, 3.11.24: Lawmakers spar with library supporters over latest ‘harmful’ material bill
…Removing the provision would more closely align state law with the Miller test, the U.S. Supreme Court’s measurement for obscene material, said sponsoring Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa. “That actually took…
Statehouse roundup, 2.22.24: Senate kills library bill
…and Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, sponsored Senate Bill 1289. It’s the latest unsuccessful attempt to tackle concerns that Idaho libraries host material inappropriate for children. “I would have preferred that…