House panel OKs legislation to trim Idaho governor s powers
KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press
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Republican state Sen. Kelly Anthon addresses the House State Affairs Committee, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in the Statehouse in Boise, Idaho. The committee approved legislation aimed at trimming an Idaho governor s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature s power.Keith Ridler/AP
BOISE, Idaho (AP) A House panel on Wednesday approved legislation trimming an Idaho governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature’s power.
The House State Affairs Committee voted to send to the House the bill that targets a governor s emergency powers during human-made events, such as a terrorist attack. Specifically, the bill was sent to the House for several slight word changes that won t change the overall bill. The bill passed the Senate last week.
Senate passes legislation to trim Idaho governor s powers
KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) The first significant piece of legislation aimed at trimming a governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature s power cleared the Senate on Friday and is headed to the House.
The Senate voted 27-7 to approve the measure that targets emergency powers during human-made events, such as a terrorist attack.
A companion House bill targets a governor’s authority during natural disasters. Both bills have similar language.
Lawmakers say the coronavirus pandemic showed that the state’s current system is a relic from the Cold War that concentrates too much power in the executive branch.