The legislative session came to a close on March 29th after nearly 3 months.  There were several highs and lows throughout the session and many hot-button issues came to the forefront in Idaho politics and law.  Several initiatives that would have improved life in Idaho failed to pass including the Idaho State-Owned Bank and Cyberbullying law, while some strides forward were made in reinstituting Medicaid funding and banning texting while driving.

In the last day of the session, tax cuts were approved for top earners and corporations in Idaho with little attention given to job creation and preservation of the middle class.

If you have not done so already, email your legislators and give them your thoughts on this session.  Your district and email addresses can be found legislature.idaho.gov.

Please be on the look out in the coming weeks for an election update for the May 15th primary.

 

HOUSE

 

House Bill 426 by Education Committee

8 in 6 Program

 

1/27/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, Printing

1/30/12 Report Printed, to Education

2/7/12 Report Out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/8/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/9/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 58-12-0

2/10/12 Senate Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Education

3/8/12 Report out, to 14^th Ord

3/14/12 Report out amended, 1^st Reading as amended, to 2^nd Reading as amended

3/15/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended

3/19/12 3^rd Reading as amended, PASSED 28-7-0

3/20/12 Held at House Desk

3/21/12 House concurred in amendments, to engross

3/22/12 Report engrossed, 1^st Reading, to 2^nd Reading as amended

3/23/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended, rules suspended, PASSED 59-6-5

3/26/12 Report enrolled, Speaker signed, President Signed

3/27/12 To Governor

 

Provides for Idaho Dept of Education to pay up to $250 per overage and summer courses for high school students to complete college credits.  Will include provision for professional and technical training to be included.

 

Social Work Speaks addresses this issue in the section Education of Children and Youths.  NASW holds that “transitional experiences and entry structures should be available throughout the educational ladder…High Schools should assist all students who are preparing for post-secondary education”.

 

House Bill 563 by Revenue and Taxation Committee

Income Taxation

 

2/17/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/20/12 Report printed, to Revenue and Taxation

2/28/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/29/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/1/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 49-20-1

3/2/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Local Government

3/29/12 Report out, recommended do pass, to 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading, Rules suspended, PASSED 28-7-0, speaker signed, president signed

 

Reduces individual income tax rate for Idaho taxable income over $7500 to 7.4% and reduces the corporate income tax rate to 7.4%.

 

House Bill 609 by State Affairs Committee

Public Assistance Law

 

2/29/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

3/1/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

3/7/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/8/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading, Rules Suspended, PASSED 65-0-5

3/9/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Health and Welfare

3/15/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/16/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/20/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 35-0-0

3/21/12 To engross

3/22/12 Report enrolled, Speaker signed, President signed

3/23/12 To Governor

3/29/12 Governor signed

 

Restores some of the funding cut from Medicaid during the 2011 Legislative Session. This would restore dental services and dual diagnosed treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

 

SENATE

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution 110/112 by Health and Welfare Committee

Endorsement of Alzheimer’s Planning Group

 

1/18/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, Printing

1/19/12 Referred to Health and Welfare

2/16/12 Report out, received do pass, to 10^th Ordinance

2/20/12 10^th Ordinance, ADOPTED by voice vote

2/21/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Health and Welfare

3/9/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/12/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/21/12 3^rd Reading, ADOPTED 61-0-9

3/22/12 Report enrolled, President signed

3/23/12 Speaker signed

3/26/12 To Secretary of State

 

Endorses statewide plan for Alzheimer’s Planning Group to research and create comprehensive approach to treatment, awareness, and implementation efforts with agencies to address issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 

Social Work Speaks addresses this issue in the section titled Aging and Wellness.  NASW supports “additional governmental and foundation funding for research, profession publications, and communication of best practices in gerontological social work”.

 

Senate Bill 1274 by Transportation Committee

Texting and Driving

 

2/1/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/2/12 Report printed, to Transportation

2/15/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/16/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 29-6-0

2/22/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, Held at Desk

2/23/12 Referred to Transportation

2/29/12 Report out, to Gen Ord

3/2/12 Report out amended, to 1^st Reading as amended

3/5/12 1^st Reading, to 2^nd Reading as amended

3/6/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended

3/20/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 53-17-0

3/21/12 To 10^th Ord, 1^st Reading as amended, to 2^nd Reading as amended

3/22/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended

3/23/12 3^rd Reading as amended, PASSED 29-5-1

3/26/12 Report enrolled, President Signed

3/27/12 Speaker signed

3/28/12 To Governor

 

Provides for infractions for texting while driving in Idaho.

 

Senate Bill 1326 by Health and Welfare Committee

Vocational Rehabilitation

 

2/13/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/14/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

2/28/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/29/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/2/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 33-0-2

3/5/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Health and Welfare

3/15/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/16/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 53-12-5

3/22/12 Report enrolled, President signed

3/23/12 Speaker signed

3/26/12 To Governor

 

Provides termination date for end-stage renal disease support through vocational rehabilitation.

 

Senate Bill 1337 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Sexual Exploitation of a Child

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, to 14^th Ord

3/5/12 Report out amended, to engross, report engross, 1^st reading, to 2^nd reading as amended

3/6/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended, rules suspended, PASSED 31-0-4

3/8/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Judiciary

3/14/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/15/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 69-0-1

3/22/12 Report enrolled, President signed

3/23/12 Speaker signed

3/26/12 To Governor

 

Expands current law to include advancements in technology and crimes that can be committed against a child through the internet.

 

Senate Bill 1338 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Enticing a Child

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/2/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/5/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 35-0-0

3/6/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Judiciary

3/8/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/9/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 63-2-5

3/22/12 Report enrolled, President signed

3/23/12 Speaker signed

3/26/23 To Governor

 

Expands current law to include provisions for prosecution of criminal acts relating to enticing a child through the internet or other communication device.

 

Senate Bill 1341 by Judiciary and Rules

Sexual Offender Registration

 

2/21/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/2/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/5/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 35-0-0

3/6/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Judiciary

3/8/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/9/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 64-1-5

3/22/12 Report enrolled, President signed

3/23/12 Speaker signed

3/26/12 To Governor

 

Amends existing law to reflect recent changes to statutory rape laws in Idaho.  This amendment would give recourse to offenders that were convicted under previous rape statutes that are no longer in effect to remove their names from the sexual offender registry if they would not have been convicted under new statutory rape standards.

 

 

 

The Senate convened this morning at 9:30am for regular business.  After several orders of business, Senator Winder stood to present Senate Bill 1387 on ultrasounds and abortion.  He noted that senators have been “bombarded” with emails regarding the bill on abortion and ultrasounds.  Sen. Winder stated that he offered compassion in the presentation of the bill and also noted that a similar bill was passed from the House in 2006 but the current bill would require the use of ultrasound rather than simply make it available as is the current standard.

Sen. Winder also noted that the bill was reviewed by Attorney General to clear questions regarding the liability of physicians in situations of medical emergency.  Sen. Winder declined to yield to questions and opted to summarize responses to questions during his closing statement.

Sen. Nuxoll noted that objections had been raised in cases of rape and incest.  She responded that physicians would still be required to perform the ultrasound in these circumstances.  Sen. Nuxoll also responded to questions regarding access to ultrasounds and explained the ‘benefits’ of pregnant women utilizing pregnancy centers for cost and after-care.  Additionally, Sen. Nuxoll argued for the bill from the perspective of informed consent.

Sen. Stennett argued in opposition to the bill explaining that no clinic in Idaho offers free ultrasounds that meet the requirements of the bill.  Further explaining this, Sen. Stennett noted that a woman seeking an abortion could feasibly obtain a free ultrasound but would then have to go to a separate clinic in order to obtain the abortion after an additional ultrasound performed to the standards explained in the bill.  This, in effect she argued, will disproportionately affect women that are poor or in rural areas.  Additionally, she explained that most abortions are performed in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy when a vaginal ultrasound would be the only viable form of ultrasound that can be consistently utilized.

Sen. Stennett noted that the bill would be a violation to privacy of the woman given that the pregnancy centers that are being offered as locations to receive a free ultrasound are not regulated by current medical standards and do not meet HIPAA standards.  She explained that only in extreme cases such as DUI’s and capital punishment does the state mandate a medical procedure that invades privacy.

Sen. Rice argued that the right to life is the fundamental right of all Americans and that all subsequent civil rights are built upon this.  Sen. Rice stated that he can find no other time than at conception, that life begins, and that due to this, he must support the bill.  He stated that “this bill asks others to hear” each life that is at stake.

Sen. LeFavour stood in opposition to the bill since Idaho citizens value privacy, self-determination, and freedom from intrusion of government.  Sen. LeFavour stated that the bill was making judgments about who has a greater ability to make decisions about values and it is inappropriate for the government to do so.

Sen. Hammond stood in opposition to the bill.  He stated that he trains his employees to avoid unnecessary procedures and that he is concerned about the government being too intrusive and that no one should be required to have a medical procedure that they do not want.  Additionally, he expressed concern that the bill was pushing abortions into a corner that would make it unsafe.  He stated that there appeared to be an assumption about women that are considering an abortion to be uninformed.

Sen. Winder stood in closing remarks and in response to the questions that were raised during the debate.  Sen. Winder stated that the bill does not require a trans-vaginal exam and then responded to the concerns regarding rape and incest.  Sen. Winder stated that the state does have an interest in the life of the unborn.  In response to the inquiry about tubal pregnancies, Senator Winder said he would hope the physician would consider this an emergency and would treat the woman accordingly.

Vote: 23 Ayes, 12  Nays, PASSED

The debate on the floor of the Senate today was emotionally strained and tenuous in regard to open discourse.  Despite spirited testimonies on the parts of several Democrats, the Senate voted in favor of passing the bill along to the House.

 

HOUSE

 

House Bill 393 by Education Committee

Rural Health Care Access and Physician Incentive

 

1/20/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, Printing

1/23/12 Report printed, to Education

2/2/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/3/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/7/12 to Gen Ord

2/8/12 Report out amended, to engros

2/9/12 Report engros, 1^st Reading, to 2^nd Reading as amended

2/10/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended

2/14/12 3^rd Reading as amended, PASSED 66-2-2

2/15/12 Introduction in Senate, 1^st reading, to Education

2/22/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/23/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/28/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 33-0-1

2/29/12 To enroll

3/1/12 Report enrolled, Sp signed

3/2/12 Pres signed

3/5/12 To Governor

3/6/12 Report delivered to Governor on 3/5

 

Repeals and amends existing law to provide for the Rural Health Care Access and Physician Incentive Fund through Department of Health and Welfare. Provides grants to physicians practicing in qualified rural areas for medical education debt repayments and other categories available for grants.

 

House Bill 405 by Health and Welfare Committee

Electronic Cigarettes

 

1/23/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, Printing

1/24/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

1/31/12 Report Out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/1/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/2/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 68-0-2, to Senate

2/3/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to State Affairs

2/21/12 Report out, received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/22/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/27/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 34-0-0

2/28/12 To enrol

2/29/12 Report enrol, Sp signed

3/1/12 Pres Signed

3/2/12 To Governor

3/5/12 Report delivered to Governor on 3/2

3/6/12 Governor signed into LAW, effective 7/1/12

 

Amends and adds to existing law to make illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.

House Bill 563 by Revenue and Taxation Committee

Income Taxation

 

2/17/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/20/12 Report printed, to Revenue and Taxation

2/28/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/29/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/1/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 49-20-1

3/2/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Local Government

 

Reduces individual income tax rate for Idaho taxable income over $7500 to 7.4% and reduces the corporate income tax rate to 7.4%.

 

House Bill 609 by State Affairs Committee

Public Assistance Law

 

2/29/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

3/1/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

3/7/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

 

Restores some of the funding cut from Medicaid during the 2011 Legislative Session. This would restore dental services and dual diagnosed treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

 

House Bill 640 by Ways and Means

Children and Families Legal Services Fund

 

3/6/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

3/7/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

 

Provides for fees on divorces and domestic relations to fund Children and Families Services Fund in the State Treasury.  This fund largely supports Idaho Legal Aid Services in their support of low income and indigent persons.

 

SENATE

 

Senate Bill 1274 by Transportation Committee

Texting and Driving

 

2/1/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/2/12 Report printed, to Transportation

2/15/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/16/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 29-6-0

2/22/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, Held at Desk

2/23/12 Referred to Transportation

2/29/12 Report out, to Gen Ord

3/2/12 Report out amended, to 1^st Reading as amended

3/5/12 1^st Reading, to 2^nd Reading as amended

3/6/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended

 

Provides for infractions for texting while driving in Idaho.

 

Senate Bill 1326 by Health and Welfare Committee

Vocational Rehabilitation

 

2/13/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/14/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

2/28/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/29/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/2/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 33-0-2

3/5/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Health and Welfare

 

Provides termination date for end-stage renal disease support through vocational rehabilitation.

 

Senate Bill 1337 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Sexual Exploitation of a Child

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, to 14^th Ord

3/5/12 Report out amended, to engross, report engross, 1^st reading, to 2^nd reading as amended

3/6/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended, rules suspended, PASSED 31-0-4

 

Expands current law to include advancements in technology and crimes that can be committed against a child through the internet.

 

Senate Bill 1338 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Enticing a Child

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/2/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/5/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 35-0-0

3/6/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Judiciary

 

Expands current law to include provisions for prosecution of criminal acts relating to enticing a child through the internet or other communication device.

 

Senate Bill 1341 by Judiciary and Rules

Sexual Offender Registration

 

2/21/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

3/2/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/5/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 35-0-0

3/6/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, to Judiciary

 

Amends existing law to reflect recent changes to statutory rape laws in Idaho.  This amendment would give recourse to offenders that were convicted under previous rape statutes that are no longer in effect to remove their names from the sexual offender registry if they would not have been convicted under new statutory rape standards.

 

Senate Bill 1358 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Cyberbullying

 

2/29/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

3/1/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

 

Updates current Idaho anti-bullying laws to include cyberbullying.  Provides for a definition of cyberbullying and provides for direction on school personnel interventions and accountability with bullying.

 

Social Work Speaks addresses this issue in the section titled School Violence.  NASW supports “three levels for intervention: (1) school-wide foundation and primary prevention, (2) early intervention, and (3) urgent response and crisis intervention” in response to school violence.

HOUSE

 

House Bill 393 by Education Committee

Rural Health Care Access and Physician Incentive

 

1/20/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, Printing

1/23/12 Report printed, to Education

2/2/12 Report out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/3/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/7/12 to Gen Ord

2/8/12 Report out amended, to engros

2/9/12 Report engros, 1^st Reading, to 2^nd Reading as amended

2/10/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading as amended

2/14/12 3^rd Reading as amended, PASSED 66-2-2

2/15/12 Introduction in Senate, 1^st reading, to Education

2/22/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/23/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/28/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 33-0-1

2/29/12 To enroll

3/1/12 Report enrolled, Sp signed

 

Repeals and amends existing law to provide for the Rural Health Care Access and Physician Incentive Fund through Department of Health and Welfare.  Provides grants to physicians practicing in qualified rural areas for medical education debt repayments and other categories available for grants.

 

House Bill 405 by Health and Welfare Committee

Electronic Cigarettes

 

1/23/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, Printing

1/24/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

1/31/12 Report Out, Recommended Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/1/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/2/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 68-0-2, to Senate

2/3/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to State Affairs

2/21/12 Report out, received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/22/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/27/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 34-0-0

2/28/12 To enrol

2/29/12 Report enrol, Sp signed

3/1/12 Pres Signed

 

Amends and adds to existing law to make illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.

 

House Bill 555 by Health and Welfare Committee

Federal Health Care Reform

 

2/16/12 House Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/17/12 Report Printed, to Health and Welfare

2/23/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/24/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/27/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 55-12-3

2/28/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Com/HuRules

 

Reports findings of legislature on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Reconciliation Act.  Creates oversight committee on health care reform to address future concerns and legislative recommendations on compliance with federal health care initiatives.

 

House Bill 563 by Revenue and Taxation Committee

Income Taxation

 

2/17/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/20/12 Report printed, to Revenue and Taxation

2/28/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/29/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

3/1/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 49-20-1

 

Reduces individual income tax rate for Idaho taxable income over $7500 to 7.4% and reduces the corporate income tax rate to 7.4%.

 

House Bill 609 by State Affairs Committee

Public Assistance Law

 

2/29/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

3/1/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

 

Restores some of the funding cut from Medicaid during the 2011 Legislative Session.  This would restore dental services and dual diagnosed treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

 

House Joint Memorial 10 by Health and Welfare Committee

Respect for Rights of Conscience Act

 

2/13/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/14/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

2/21/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/22/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/23/12 3^rd Reading, ADOPTED 53-15-2

2/24/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to State Affairs

 

States findings of legislature and urges Congress to pass Respect for Rights of Conscience Act which will amend Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act to allow Americans rights of religious beliefs and moral convictions when providing, purchasing, and enrolling in health coverage.

 

House Concurrent Resolution 39 by Education Committee

Arts Curriculum

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to 2^nd Reading

2/23/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/29/12 3^rd Reading, ADOPTED by voice vote

3/1/12 Senate introduction, 1^st Reading, to Education

 

Urges support of Idaho schools utilizing arts education in curriculum.

 

 SENATE

 

Senate Bill 1274 by Transportation Committee

Texting and Driving

 

2/1/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/2/12 Report printed, to Transportation

2/15/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/16/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

2/21/12 3^rd Reading, PASSED 29-6-0

2/22/12 House introduction, 1^st Reading, Held at Desk

2/23/12 Referred to Transportation

2/29/12 Report out, to Gen Ord

 

Provides for infractions for texting while driving in Idaho.

 

Senate Bill 1326 by Health and Welfare Committee

Vocational Rehabilitation

 

2/13/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/14/12 Report printed, to Health and Welfare

2/28/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

2/29/12 2^nd Reading, to 3^rd Reading

 

Provides termination date for end-stage renal disease support through vocational rehabilitation.

 

Senate Bill 1337 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Sexual Exploitation of a Child

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, to 14^th Ord

 

Expands current law to include advancements in technology and crimes that can be committed against a child through the internet.

 

Senate Bill 1338 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Enticing a Child

 

2/21/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to printing

2/22/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

3/1/12 Report out, Received Do Pass, to 2^nd Reading

 

Expands current law to include provisions for prosecution of criminal acts relating to enticing a child through the internet or other communication device.

 

Senate Bill 1349 by State Affairs Committee

Abortion

 

2/28/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

2/29/12 Report printed, to State Affairs

 

Requires that physicians perform an ultrasound prior to performing an abortion on a woman.  Requires the physician to offer images and sounds of the ultrasound to the pregnant woman prior to an abortion being administered.

 

Social Work Speaks addresses this issue in the section Women’s Issues.  NASW holds the policy that women should have “reproductive freedom and safe access to the full range of reproductive health services…including access to abortion…”

 

Senate Bill 1358 by Judiciary and Rules Committee

Cyberbullying

 

2/29/12 Introduction, 1^st Reading, to Printing

3/1/12 Report printed, to Judiciary

 

Updates current Idaho anti-bullying laws to include cyberbullying.  Provides for a definition of cyberbullying and provides for direction on school personnel interventions and accountability with bullying.

 

Social Work Speaks addresses this issue in the section titled School Violence.  NASW supports “three levels for intervention: (1) school-wide foundation and primary prevention, (2) early intervention, and (3) urgent response and crisis intervention” in response to school violence.