Legislation continues to be introduced late in the Idaho legislative session
Despite being on track to become the longest legislative session in the state s history, Idaho lawmakers continue to introduce new legislation. Author: Joey Prechtl Updated: 10:39 AM MDT May 5, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Idaho legislators continue to work on passing legislation late in the 2021 session and are hoping to wrap up soon. This week, however, bills are entering the Statehouse extremely quickly, which is rare this late in the session.
The Idaho House Ways and Means Committee met several times within the last 48 hours to introduce a handful of new bills. One of those bills, which regards ballot initiatives, was introduced by House Republicans around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night
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Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves heads to governor
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) The Idaho House on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors and expand methods to kill wolves roaming Idaho a measure that could cut the wolf population by 90%.
Lawmakers voted 58-11 to send the agriculture industry-backed bill to Republican Gov. Brad Little. The fast-tracked bill that allows the use of night-vision equipment to kill wolves as well as hunting from snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, among other measures, passed the Senate last week.
Backers said changes to Idaho law could help reduce the wolf population from about 1,500 to 150, alleviating wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and wildlife.
Idaho Passes Bill To Kill 90% Of The Stateâs Wolves
by : Cameron Frew on : 29 Apr 2021 14:33
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Idaho lawmakers have passed a bill that will authorise killing 90% of the stateâs wolves.
The controversial cull, designed to reduce wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and other wildlife, has been fast-tracked, having passed the state Senate last week.
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Given the Republican grip on the state legislature, itâs not surprising to see the legislation pass in the House with an overwhelming majority of 58-11. Itâll now be passed over to GOP Governor Brad Little, who hasnât indicated his support for the bill as his office doesnât comment on proposals prior to his signature.
Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves heads to governor
By KEITH RIDLERApril 28, 2021 GMT
BOISE, Idaho (AP) The Idaho House on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors and expand methods to kill wolves roaming Idaho a measure that could cut the wolf population by 90%.
Lawmakers voted 58-11 to send the agriculture industry-backed bill to Republican Gov. Brad Little. The fast-tracked bill that allows the use of night-vision equipment to kill wolves as well as hunting from snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, among other measures, passed the Senate last week.
Backers said changes to Idaho law could help reduce the wolf population from about 1,500 to 150, alleviating wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and wildlife.