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I applaud those legislators who voted against HB669
…to private schools. While committee members vigorously debated the outcomes of this proposed bill, the most important arguments were voiced by Julie Yamamoto and Gary Marshall who courageously stood for…
House Education Committee narrowly kills private school tuition bill
…time. And I know it isn’t following the Constitution as it is written,” said Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell. Backers said the bill would help students afford schools that fit their…
Election Notes: Feb. 28-March 4
…have filed for re-election. That list includes: House Education Committee Chairman Lance Clow, R-Twin Falls. House Education Vice Chairman Ryan Kerby, R-New Plymouth. Ron Mendive, R-Coeur d’Alene. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell….
Statehouse roundup, 2.24.22: House Ed backs drug testing for subs in narrow vote
…Marshall of Idaho Falls, Julie Yamamoto of Caldwell and Hancock. House Ed prints three bills House Education also introduced three bills Thursday. Campus free speech bill. This bipartisan bill is…
Statehouse roundup, 2.23.22: Empowering Parents Grants bill heads to governor’s desk
…and Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, pushed to hold the bill in committee for a week, partly over those concerns. And Rep. Gary Marshall, R-Idaho Falls, backed the effort, out of concern…
Statehouse roundup, 2.18.22: Another education savings account bill comes forward
…Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, expressed concern the program would come with administrative costs not laid out in the bill’s fiscal note, where financial impacts of bills are spelled out. Those…
Survey: Right-leaning college students say they are more likely to feel pressured over politics
…opt out of fees for student activities, clubs and organizations. The move comes a year after Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, proposed a fee opt-out bill. The proposal didn’t pass. Students…
Statehouse roundup, 2.17.22: House votes to ban schools from running ‘repeat’ bond requests
…to pay it back over five years. Currently, charters have to pay high interest rates for new school buildings, and sponsor Rep. Julie Yamamoto, R-Caldwell, said that costs taxpayers and…
Lawmakers, former Ybarra staffers punctuate Critchfield supporter list
…In January, Woodward and Durst had a profane exchange in the Statehouse, after Woodward cast a vote against a parental rights bill sponsored by Durst. Julie Yamamoto of Caldwell, a…