“I am committed to ensuring every kid in Boise has a chance to grow up safe. House Bill 675 does the opposite and not only endangers kids in Boise but across Idaho”
Boise State Public Radio
Idaho House lawmakers Wednesday voted to override Gov. Brad Little s veto on a bill that would cut his powers during an emergency while adding to their own.
After a more than 90-minute debate, Idaho House lawmakers voted to override Gov. Brad Little’s veto on a bill limiting his powers during an emergency.
Many legislators pushed back against Little’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Chad Christensen (R-Iona) called the governor’s response to the pandemic “tyranny.”
“My constituents had their lives overturned, businesses shut down, couldn’t go to church,” Christensen said.
House Assistant Majority Leader Jason Monks (R-Meridian) took particular issue with Little prioritizing certain occupations over others.
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Last week as lawmakers were considering this proposal, Gov. Brad Little and the Idaho State Board of Education loosened caps on how many people could attend school sporting events. Schools can now allow enough fans to fill up to 40% of their gym’s capacity if masks are worn or physical distancing can be maintained. At minimum, each athlete can invite up to four guests.
Before the change, each athlete was limited to having two guests in the stands, while some, like on the dance team, were excluded from inviting anyone.
Republican Rep. Brent Crane (R-Nampa), who’s sponsoring the resolution, noted the change in his closing statements.