We are halfway through the session and the more controversial bills are beginning to show up in the committees. In the Senate State Affairs Committee, we heard and sent to print Senate Bill 1135 (S1135). This bill was brought by the Idaho Association of School Administrators and allows school employees who have an enhanced concealed weapons license to be able to carry a firearm on school property. The conditions and requirements of an employee that wants to carry will be set and authorized by local school boards. This will include training requirements and letting local law enforcement know who is carrying. This is a good addition because in the event of a school shooting, law enforcement needs to know who the good guys are and who the bad guys are.
Local News: Legislation at a Glance District 23 - March 10, 2021 (3/9/21)
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Texas bill would make places of worship be considered essential
Texas bill would make places of worship be considered essential
Witnesses told the Senate State Affairs Committee that churches play an important role by providing aid and comfort during disasters.
AUSTIN, Texas - When the noon hour bells rang at Saint Mary s Church in downtown Austin there wasn t a big crowd for the midday mass.
A year ago, as the pandemic raced through the United States, indoor church gatherings of more than 250 were outlawed by several communities across Texas. Violating the shutdown orders in some towns would result in fines and even jail time.
Alaska State Income Tax Proposed as Part of a Solution to Alaska’s Budget Deficit
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March 07, 2021 Sunday PM (SitNews) Juneau, Alaska - Friday, Senator Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation to establish a flat five percent income tax based on your federal tax rate. Senate Bill 100 would generate new state revenue from residents and non-residents earning an income in Alaska. Currently, nine other states have a flat broad-based income tax ranging from three to 5.25 percent.
“The road Alaska is on has finally arrived at the edge of the fiscal cliff. Alaskans realize we need a balanced fiscal plan - a plan that relies on a balance of revenue sources and other solutions, not just on one or two major sources like oil and the Permanent Fund,” said Sen. Begich.