BOISE â As Idahoâs legislative session inched toward qualifying as the longest in state history, the House on Tuesday passed Rep. Mike Moyleâs newly unveiled property tax bill with bipartisan opposition; three new bills trimming the governorâs emergency powers cleared a Senate committee and a fourth was introduced; and yet another new bill was introduced to target voter initiatives.
HOW THEY VOTED
Here’s how Treasure Valley representatives voted on HB 389, Rep. Mike Moyle’s controversial, wide-ranging and newly unveiled property tax bill:
Voting yes: Reps. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale; Greg Chaney, R-Caldwell; Brent Crane, R-Nampa; Gayann DeMordaunt, R-Eagle; Greg Ferch, R-Boise; Codi Galloway, R-Boise; Steven Harris, R-Meridian; James Holtzclaw, R-Meridian; Ryan Kerby, R-New Plymouth; Jason Monks, R-Meridian; Mike Moyle, R-Star; Joe Palmer, R-Meridian; Scott Syme, R-Caldwell; and John Vander Woude, R-Nampa.
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Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves heads to governor
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) The Idaho House on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors and expand methods to kill wolves roaming Idaho a measure that could cut the wolf population by 90%.
Lawmakers voted 58-11 to send the agriculture industry-backed bill to Republican Gov. Brad Little. The fast-tracked bill that allows the use of night-vision equipment to kill wolves as well as hunting from snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, among other measures, passed the Senate last week.
Backers said changes to Idaho law could help reduce the wolf population from about 1,500 to 150, alleviating wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and wildlife.
Idaho Passes Bill To Kill 90% Of The Stateâs Wolves
by : Cameron Frew on : 29 Apr 2021 14:33
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Idaho lawmakers have passed a bill that will authorise killing 90% of the stateâs wolves.
The controversial cull, designed to reduce wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and other wildlife, has been fast-tracked, having passed the state Senate last week.
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Given the Republican grip on the state legislature, itâs not surprising to see the legislation pass in the House with an overwhelming majority of 58-11. Itâll now be passed over to GOP Governor Brad Little, who hasnât indicated his support for the bill as his office doesnât comment on proposals prior to his signature.