Search Results: "Christy Zito"

Read our state superintendent candidate survey

…appropriation follow their student to their school of choice. I’ll explain this in more detail in a later question. In addition, last legislative session along with Senator Christy Zito, I…

Statehouse roundup, 3.23.22: All-day kindergarten bill heads to Little’s desk

…in doubt. HB 790 passed 31-3, with only Republicans Regina Bayer of Meridian, Kevin Cook of Idaho Falls and Christy Zito of Hammett in opposition. Wednesday’s vote probably wraps up…

Statehouse roundup, 3.21.22: Higher ed budget sails to Little’s desk

…talk of indoctrination continues to feature in lawmaker’s discussions about classroom content. Monday’s silent opposition was comprised of Republican Sens. Regina Bayer, Meridian; Jim Rice, Caldwell; Christy Zito, Hammett; Steve…

Statehouse roundup, 3.18.22: All-day kindergarten bill remains in limbo, but an alternative path emerges

…cited a national report arguing an increase of speeds to 70 mph could do just that. Sponsor Sen. Christy Zito, R-Hammett, said school bus drivers have told her that lower…

Statehouse roundup, 3.10.22: Senate OKs kindergarten bill; standards overhaul heads to Senate floor

…Christy Zito, R-Hammett, and Regina Bayer, R-Meridian were the only senators on the losing side of a 31-2 vote. Neither dissenter argued against passing the bill. SB 1373 now heads…

Statehouse roundup, 3.7.22: JFAC endorses teacher pay raises, bonuses, literacy money

…passed 31-3, over the objections of three Republicans: Regina Bayer of Meridian, Steve Vick of Dalton Gardens and Christy Zito of Hammett. The bill has already passed the House.  …

Statehouse roundup, 2.28.22: Education savings account proposal draws deep roster of testifiers

…The budget passed 32-1, with only Sen. Christy Zito, R-Hammett, in opposition. On Monday morning, the Senate also unanimously passed two changes to the state’s Armed Forces and Public Safety…

Statehouse roundup, 2.25.22: Senate passes rural teacher incentives bill

…Harris, Soda Springs; Todd Lakey, Nampa; Doug Ricks, Rexburg; and Christy Zito, Hammett. SB 1290 now heads to the House. Ward-Engelking and Rep. Sally Toone, D-Gooding, have proposed other versions…

Election Notes: Feb. 7-11

…of the Idaho School Boards Association. Casey Morrisroe, a Coeur d’Alene school trustee. 2.8.22: Zito will not seek re-election Sen. Christy Zito will step down from the Legislature after her…

Statehouse roundup, 2.3.22: School employee health insurance boost heads to governor

…Republicans Regina Bayer of Meridian, Christy Zito of Hammett and Steve Vick of Dalton Gardens opposed the bill, and none debated against it. A first step: HB 443 is one…