Idaho Legislative News

The breakdown: 3 things to know about hemp in Idaho

In late January, Idaho State Police seized 6,701 pounds of a leafy green substance on January 24th from a semi-truck during a Port of...

Regina Bayer is officially the Senator for District 21

On Monday, January 28th, Regina Bayer (R-Meridian) was officially sworn-in as a Senator. Regina was the top-ranked choice on a list of three names provided...
Nathan Anderson

Rep. Anderson’s son filling in

Representative Neil A. Anderson (R-Blackfoot) nominated his son, Nathan P. Anderson, to perform the duties of his office while he is temporarily out of...
Idaho House of Representatives

Six bills sailed through the House today, making licensing easier in Idaho

Today in the Idaho House of Representatives, six bills passed easily, which will streamline and/or reduce barriers to licensing for various occupations. Most of...

Cost-sharing bill for repair of wells to be discussed again Wednesday

In the Senate Resources & Environment Committee on Monday, Director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Gary Spackman spoke regarding Senate Bill 1001,...

Nichols voted YES in committee, then NO on same bill

Representative Tammy Nichols (R-Middleton) changed her vote when a tax conformity bill reached the House floor on Monday. In the House Revenue and Taxation...