Panel kills bill to give Idaho veto power over US decisions
Idaho News 6
and last updated 2021-05-03 14:37:34-04
BOISE, Idaho â An Idaho Senate panel rejected legislation intended to give Idaho lawmakers veto power over decisions by the federal government and courts, with lawmakers citing its potential violation of the Idaho and U.S. constitutions.
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 7-2 Monday to kill the legislation brought forward by Republican Rep. Sage Dixon, who after the meeting said he would bring forward revamped legislation next year to try again.
Federal actions involving abortion, gun laws, taxes and other issues could have been challenged under the proposed measure. The range of those issues made lawmakers uncomfortable.
After 115 bruising and divisive days under the Statehouse rotunda, Idaho legislators all but finished their business Wednesday night and called another recess — guaranteeing the 2021 legislative session will
A slew of bills aimed at limiting an Idaho governor’s authority during a declared emergency passed the House and Senate during marathon floor sessions Wednesday afternoon.
Senate panel OKs bill to trim governor’s emergency powers
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Senate lawmakers unable to overcome two vetoes by Republican Gov. Brad Little of legislation to curb his authority during emergencies such as the coronavirus pandemic advanced a third measure Wednesday.
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 7-2 to send the bill to the full Senate. Senate leaders say Little worked with them on the latest measure, and they anticipate his approval if it gets to his desk.
The measure is a watered-down version of the previous legislation and replaces an entire section of Idaho law having to do with emergency declarations.