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Okuniewicz said there was a big push for law enforcement in the session and cited several bills that were passed.
Critics said the issue came down to local control and giving cities the tools to fix the housing crisis in Idaho.
A bill that ends Boise’s Section 8 and rental application fee ordinances is headed to the Idaho governor’s desk after passing both legislative chambers. House Bill 545 passed the Senate in a 26-9 vote Monday afternoon. Sen. Doug Okuniewicz, R-Hayden, opened the debate, noting that its purpose is to prevent local governments from enforcing local […] The post Idaho bill to remove local rent protections sent to governor appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
The bill comes after the Boise City Council approved an ordinance blocking landlords from denying rent applications based on income.