2020 Idaho Legislature
Analysis: The 2020 Legislature goes from surreal to scary
While pandemic grips the world and COVID-19 cases surface in Idaho — wreaking havoc on commerce and community events and shuttering schools across the state — it’s business as unusual at the Legislature.
Former a.g.’s push for veto of transgender bill
House Bill 500 “will have a difficult time withstanding a court challenge,” said the five former attorneys general, with a combined 28 years of experience in the office.
Statehouse roundup, 3.17.20: House breaks deadlock on higher ed budget
The movement on the budgets — especially the much-debated higher ed budget — brings the 2020 legislative session considerably closer to a conclusion.
Senate passes transgender athletics ban
The 24-11 vote means the controversial bill is one step away from Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
Statehouse roundup, 3.16.20: House kills higher education budget again
“We are going to get serious about cutting budgets,” Rep. Brent Crane said.
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Statehouse roundup, 3.13.20: Senators reject guns-in-schools bill
Law enforcement officials joined education lobbyists in opposition to the bill, which would have allowed employees with enhanced concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in school.
Analysis: The darkening cloud overshadowing Idaho’s higher ed budget debate
Lawmakers are haggling over a relatively small amount of money in this year’s higher education budget. As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, next year’s decisions could be even tougher.
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.20: Clow’s bill on SDE responsibilities is on hold, but debate remains unresolved
The debate could flare up again when the SDE office budget hits the House floor.
Guns-in-school bill splits Second Amendment activists, education groups
A Senate committee could vote Friday on the bill, which would allow school employees with enhanced concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in school.