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Trespass bill debated

BOISE — A bill increasing penalties for trespassing passed an Idaho Senate panel and was sent for amendments after nearly two-and-a-half hours of debate March 14.
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Senate OKs Child Protective Act

BOISE — The “Child Protective Act,” or “Foster Care Improvement Act” passed an Idaho House panel March 15 with unanimous support. A trailer bill, appropriating $88,000 with $32,000 ongoing, passed the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee March 16.
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JFAC OKs funds to repair P. Lake

BOISE — The Idaho Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee voted Feb. 27 to fund repairs to Priest Lake, following Gov. Butch Otter’s recommendation.
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Amador's breastfeeding bill moves forward

An Idaho bill stating breastfeeding is neither indecent exposure nor obscene passed a state Senate panel Monday.
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Senate committee OKs breastfeeding bill

BOISE — The Idaho bill stating breastfeeding is neither indecent exposure nor obscene passed a Senate panel Monday.
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Domestic violence conviction could prevent gun ownership

BOISE — A bill to make owning a gun illegal for individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence passed an Idaho House panel March 1.
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Senate committee OKs distracted driving legislation

A bill that would ban all use of mobile devices for drivers in Idaho, with few exceptions, has been passed by a Senate committee and sent for amendments per sponsor’s request.
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Oversight committee to address to Idaho's child advocate shortage

In child protection cases, upon entering a court room, the future of a child is often in the hands of adults representing them.
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House committee votes to kill state supremacy legislation

After about an hour of debate Monday, Feb. 19, the Idaho House voted to kill House Bill 461, on nullification of federal laws, with a 40-29 vote.
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Breastfeeding bill nets do-pass nod

The bill that would allow mothers in Idaho to breastfeed in public received a do-pass recommendation Monday.
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Bill would block boycott of Israel

BOISE — Idaho may become the next state to prohibit doing business with companies boycotting Israel.
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Abortion bills introduced on party-line vote

BOISE — Two bills brought by an anti-abortion organization executive were introduced by an Idaho House panel Tuesday on a party-line voice vote.
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Idaho House panel introduces abortion bills

Two bills brought by an anti-abortion organization executive were introduced by an Idaho House panel Tuesday on a party-line voice vote.
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Bill would ban companies boycotting Israel

Idaho may become the next state to prohibit doing business with companies boycotting Israel.
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Snowmobiles, electric bikes discussed by Transportation and Defense Committee

Electric bicycles and license and registration fees were the topics of the Idaho House Transportation and Defense Committee Feb. 6.
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