Idaho bill would give county authority over health district mandates
The bill proposed by Sen. Steve Vick of Dalton Gardens would also limit such mandates to 30 days, allowing room for an extension if county commissioners approve it.
Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens Author: Craig Northrup (Coeur d Alene/Post Falls Press) Published: 7:46 AM PST February 5, 2021 Updated: 7:46 AM PST February 5, 2021
Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens, came before the Senate Health and Welfare Committee Thursday afternoon to propose that, should a public health district such as Panhandle Health issue a county-wide or district-wide order, that order could not go into effect without a vote of approval from the affected counties.
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Idaho Senate republicans bring resolution to eliminate criminal penalties for social distancing rules
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A.J. Howard
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BOISE, Idaho â Idaho Senate Republicans introduced a bill to eliminate criminal penalties associated with social distancing mandates.
A draft resolution was presented by Senate Majority leader Kelly Anthon, R-Delco, and Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens during a Senate State Affairs committee hearing. The bill would get rid of criminal penalties relating to social distancing mandates.
The legislation would also remove business restrictions and allow parents at school extracurricular activities.
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