Idaho Bills
635 bills · 2023 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to enact the Medical Ethics Defense Act.
The freedom to live and work consistent with one’s conscience is fundamental to our society. No where is that more important than in health care, where doctors and nurses must be able to follow the Hippocratic Oath to “Do No Harm.” The purpose of this legislation is to recognize and protect the rights of conscience for health carepractitionersandhealthcareentitieswhentheyareaskedtoprovidemedicalserviceswhichgoagainsttheir conscience. There are provisions to prevent discrimination or retaliation, and the legislation provides for a civil action for damages. Our state deals with physician and nursing shortages, and we should not be pushing people out of the practice of medicine and limiting access to care because there are particular medical procedures that they cannot in good faith provide. When we protect rights of conscience for health care practitioners and health care institutions, we are really protecting the quality of care that will be available to our families for years to come.
Relates to the appropriation to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho for fiscal year 2024.
This is the FY 2024 original appropriation bill for the Public Employment Retirement System of Idaho. It appropriates a total of $13,629,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 81.00. Thebillfundsfivelineitems,whichprovidefundingforyeartwoofapensionsoftwareupgrade,travelexpenses to provide member education, salary increases for entry level positions and an investment officer, and 9.00 FTP for new positions to address increased workload.
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Adds to existing law to prohibit state agencies from donating to or sponsoring a nongovernmental event or organization, to provide exceptions, and to provide a penalty.
This legislation prohibits state agencies from donating to, and or sponsoring non-governmental organizations unless previously approved by the Governor.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding accepted voter identification at the polls.
This legislation removes student ID cards from section 34-1113 as an acceptable form of personal identification to vote at the polls. There is a lack of uniformity in the sophistication of student ID cards. Statewide, only 104 voters who voted at the 2022 General Election used a student ID card to vote, which was the second least utilized form of personal identification. Alternative forms of personal identification are available and accepted at the polls.
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Relates to the appropriation from the Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2024.
This is the FY 2024 original appropriation for the programs that were recommended by the Joint Legislative Millennium Fund Committee, and not already included in another appropriation bill. Thisbillincludesenhancedongoingfundingfortobaccoandvapecompliancechecks, andforyouthprevention and cessation programs. The bill includes ongoing funding for the nine community-based recovery centers and for safe and drug free youth programs in the education system. The bill includes onetime funding for a continued education and awareness campaign on the effects of using vape products, and to develop a statewide comprehensive plan on identifying the most effective and efficient programs for prevention, cessation, and overall health programs for Idaho's youth. Finally, this bill includes language that provides direction that the use of the funds moving forward will be focused on prevention and cessation programs, especially for Idaho's youth.
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Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for fiscal year 2023.
This is a FY 2023 supplemental appropriation bill for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. It provides $2,000 onetime for a payroll adjustment and $5,000 for travel expenses.
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding reports and investigations of maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
The Idaho Commission on Aging seeks to update Title 39 Health and Safety, Chapter 53 Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Act. Updates to the chapter are reflective and align with changes the Commission is making to the corresponding rule chapter 15.01.02 as part of the Zero-Based Rules Executive Order.
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Amends existing law to provide an exception to residency requirements in certain adoption proceedings.
Children in foster care may be adopted by families and relatives who do not live in Idaho. According to Section 16-1506, Idaho Code, before a family can petition a court for adoption in Idaho they must reside in and maintain a dwelling in Idaho for six (6) consecutive months. It is in the best interest of foster children and the state that adoptions do not require an out-of-state family to reside in Idaho for six (6) consecutive months. This requirement delays a permanent home for some children and keeps the state involved with children and adoptive families lives longer than is required or helpful. In some cases, adoption and the permanent home have been delayed for years. This change allows children to achieve timely permanency the court has sufficient information about the child and family to finalize the adoption.
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Amends existing law to allow private parental driver's education.
This legislation would allow qualifying parents and legal guardians to be private educators for Class D Driver's Training Instruction Permits. This legislation would benefit citizens from rural areas who must travel long distances to take their children to required public or private driver's education instructors and provide equal opportunity for children of all income levels to test for a driver's license by reducing the need to pay expensive fees for private education.
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Amends and adds to existing law to prohibit certain materials from being promoted, given, or made available to a minor by a school or public library and to provide a cause of action.
The Children's School and Library Protection Act requires public schools and community libraries to take reasonable steps in restricting children's access to obscene or harmful material. A parent or guardian of a minor child who accesses such material in violation of this policy would be entitled to bring a civil action against the school or library for damages and injunctive relief.
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