Idaho Bills
718 bills · 2024 Regular Session
Amends existing law to provide for an increased fine for a first violation of overtaking a school bus and misdemeanor penalties for second and subsequent violations.
This legislation updates Idaho Code § 49-1422 and has three specific components. Firstly, it increases the fines associated with illegally passing school buses. Drivers in Idaho have increased the frequency of passing school buses during the boarding and disembarking of children, and the current deployment of flashing lights and the stop arm is not always effective enough. Increasing the fines will be a notable deterrent against unsafe drivingbehavior. Secondly, thislegislationamendsthechargeforafirst-timeoffensefromamisdemeanortoan infraction while maintaining that the second, and any subsequent stop arm convictions, remain a misdemeanor. Currently,therequirementofthedefendantforafirst-timestoparmoffenseistomakeaninitialcourtappearance to plead guilty, a second appearance for a court trial, and a third appearance for sentencing. Reducing the initial chargetoaninfractionallowsthedefendanttheabilitytoresolvethefinesimposedunderthissubsectiononline, or by phone or email. Finally, the draft grants the Department of Education administrative rights to the School Bus Camera Fund. In supporting the efforts to bring more awareness to the seriousness of school bus stop violations, and to support local law enforcement agencies in securing convictions of such offenses, moneys in thefundwillbeappropriatedforthepurposeofschoolbusstoparmcameras, software, equipment, andtraining.
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and to provide for affiliates and entities.
This legislation seeks to strengthen the independence of Idaho’s Auto Dealers and promote a balanced relationship between Idaho businesses and the large multinational manufacturers. It clarifies and modifies existing Idaho Franchise Code to ensure free local markets exist in Idaho, providing for the benefits of local free market competition for Idaho citizens, and preserving the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.
Amends existing law to establish terms for a provisional license to practice medicine for graduates of medical schools located outside of the United States and Canada.
This bill expands Idaho's licensure program for internationally-trained physicians. It creates a pathway to licensure for high-quality, international physicians who have attended a recognized medical school and have already completed a residency or other post-graduate training. To qualify, physicians must have a job offer from an Idaho healthcare provider and must have practiced abroad or have experience in the U.S. medical system. After three years of successful practice under a provisional license, an international physician will be eligible to apply for a full license.
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Amends existing law to revise adoptee access to adoption records after a certain age.
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Adds to existing law to provide that a homeowner's association may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home.
Homeowner associations cannot add restrictions prohibiting the operation of a family daycare. Unless, that restriction is in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions when the property is purchased.
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Amends existing law to remove a fee for recipients of purple heart license plates.
Current state law exempts the fee for a specialty Purple Heart license plate to only those recipients of a Purple Heart who are also disabled. This bill extends that benefit to all Purple Heart recipients whether or not they are disabled.
34 – 0
Adds to existing law to establish the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure Act to allow willing owners of certain properties to obtain financing for qualifying improvements.
Commercial property assessed clean energy (CPACE) is a financing structure in which commercial building owners borrow money for certain energy and water-related projects and make repayments via an assessment on their property tax bill. The financing arrangement then remains with the property even if it is sold, facilitating long-term investments in building performance. CPACE is funded by private investors and administered by local government. Local governments, lenders, and commercial building owners must enter this program voluntarily. There is no impact on property taxpayers.
Amends existing law to revise contract limits for public works contractor licenses.
This legislation is an inflationary adjustment measure to increase the cost threshold of public works projects to entice more public works contractors to obtain licenses on the lower end of the project cost spectrum.
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Relates to the appropriation to the Public Charter School Commission for fiscal year 2025.
Relates to the appropriation to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2025.
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species Conservation for fiscal year 2025.
Relates to the appropriation to the State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2025.
Adds to existing law to provide for equality in financial services.
Amends existing law to provide for a canvass report after votes are cast for elected offices.
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Amends existing law to provide for a scope of review.
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding adoption of a temporary rule and regarding legislative review of incorporated material, to provide that an agency shall make incorporated material available on its website, and to require the periodic review of administrative rules.
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Amends existing law to provide for the proration of the homestead exemption based on the change in status of the property.
Jeff Ehlers · HD-021B
Amends and adds to existing law to revise the definition of “electioneering,” to provide for relief prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, to provide for an action prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, and to provide exceptions.
Amends existing law to prohibit instruction on human sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity prior to grade 5.
Amends existing law to revise when a student can be exempted from certain required English language assessments.
Thisbillupdatesthestatuteaddressingassessmentexemptionsandremoveslanguageregardingassessmentsno longer used in Idaho and include current state-mandated tests. This bill also provides an exemption for English language learning students, who have not been enrolled for two (2) full school years in the United States and who score less than a level two (2) on the state’s English language proficiency test, to be exempted from the Idaho Reading Indicator assessment. Schools must determine which students qualify for the exemption before the fall testing date.
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Amends existing law to provide that certain special distributors of liquor shall be allowed to continue to operate.
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Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding voting by absentee ballot.
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding prisoners who secure employment with a private employer.
This legislation applies to Idaho inmates hired by a private employer under the Department of Correction work releaseprogram. Itspecifiestheresponsibilityoftheprivateemployertoofferthesamesalaryrangeandbenefits as other similarly situated employees based on experience, education and other qualifications and clarifies the opportunity for inmates to use the benefits offered.
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