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Representative Mickelson questioned who would be financially responsible if a motorcyclist scratched a car while passing between lanes; Skogg acknowledged safety considerations but emphasized the practice exists elsewhere. The committee chair asked for a formal motion to consider the RS; no member made the motion and the chair declared the RS died for lack of a motion.

No formal vote was taken on the merits of the proposal; the RS will not proceed unless reintroduced with a motion in a future hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate State Affairs February 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Skogg brought RS 32,400 asking committee consideration of allowing motorcycles to travel between lanes (lane-sharing); the RS was not moved and therefore died for lack of a motion.","taxTitle","State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho","taxId",57316,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6326999,"Lawmaker proposes electing five of seven State Board of Education members",150,1182000,1332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323475-f02069fcd07fab0f75e06e677be667c2&start=1182&end=1332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323475-f02069fcd07fab0f75e06e677be667c2/thumbnail_1182000.jpg","/articles/6326999/Idaho/Lawmaker-proposes-electing-five-of-seven-State-Board-of-Education-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6326999-854ce423dd68b46164ce42bcacef00ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896603&Signature=NXM2k60r7hOjWeGxiQqSN1DkaZPTf1g6K5u8Qptq-y0P~vh0sV1~E5M9NAqFSmFc5oSpWvGCgRxN5y4QzcPiQIMKow2uabU-bAYD2JKDwGRdCVfy9EjbnCK2g8jJlJ5ZHal1LXj7JFtQQ2s7aRQQ0g2sCmBIBW1lOYzSPS6Cxj1e9mA~1Y~dVbMHUh2489uWd4LH0UXasqyGWDZJvhdg~azM10k-9Xtp812iepiEJ0CFwcJcwhi7tGJsfXKpTzfxTHlTHYCoi6~ifmxjQwfxpBGEXUyPPjR~BXACxuiDq7XJCg7CcF1-VcrwcqflyOsaEXaYaHyWXFEtm5kf07BK-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Joe Alfieri proposed RS 32,369 to change the composition of the State Board of Education so that five of seven members would be elected by district and two would remain gubernatorial appointees.

Alfieri, who represents District 4 (Coeur d'Alene), said the measure would divide the state into five districts to improve geographic representation on the board. The RS would also provide a stipend of $12,000 per board member and cover travel costs for board members representing regions across the state; Alfieri described the payment as more like a salary.

Alfieri said the change is intended to address what he described as disproportionate representation on the current board, noting three sitting members are from the Boise area and one is from North Idaho. Representative Crane asked whether the stipend would be a reimbursement or a guaranteed payment; Alfieri said it is more like a salary.

Representative Crane moved to introduce RS 32,369; the committee voted to introduce the RS for drafting and further consideration.","Representative Joe Alfieri introduced an RS that would divide Idaho into five districts for election of five state board members, retain two gubernatorial appointees, and provide a $12,000 stipend per member; the committee voted to introduce the RS for drafting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6327003,"Representative introduces measure to require party designation on campaign materials",416,753000,1169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323475-f02069fcd07fab0f75e06e677be667c2&start=753&end=1169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323475-f02069fcd07fab0f75e06e677be667c2/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6327003/Idaho/Representative-introduces-measure-to-require-party-designation-on-campaign-materials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327003-9d789812dc670cbcd7ef6f70416ef1fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896603&Signature=Eb~u83Smh0ob4TzucMsa0QmRFlgot92v2E0JbknYgOIKKIW6Wo49BdTEOXgmzrMjRVZsXJTV7OBaMQN0WIIaFBPHdd~rVW3XK0p5XXnQVaNM2jxFyLDeJK-Eo5xL5Gd31Tpl3lOJmDPNkwPLOQWCm3JpDBqUkjEfdOycgf85t7NuCd-jlpXhi-f7Frd6zy9jRnB5DPtavo1fiMAJMylAC5QAyFgLFhdf7Wl80uP-NsQUnEJYPyWH2pl1Vy70ixhUYJVo2YJu6xsGdJ1hFcLhIf5UXWE3u1ra2SmXuVDh2IVQQsNVtIAuKgScOyg7iDsU~n2iBipcx5weYExbSS8xOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Healy introduced RS 32,370 to the committee, proposing that campaign materials — signs, mailers, websites and similar items — disclose the political affiliation of the candidate or organization.

Healy said the change is intended to increase transparency so voters can better assess the motivations of those seeking to influence elections. “By making people put their political affiliation on anything that they are using to campaign with … voters can better assess the motivations and credibility of those seeking to influence their choices,” Healy told the committee.

Committee members asked how broadly the requirement would apply and whether it would affect school-board or nonpartisan contests. Healy replied the requirement would apply to candidates who run on a party ticket; contests that do not run under a party would not be covered. He also said she intentionally left the form of designation vague so that an “R,” “D,” an elephant or donkey symbol or the full party name would satisfy the requirement.

Representative Mickelson asked about the legislative findings and intent language included in the RS; Healy said the intent section documents the rationale and could be useful if the measure is challenged. Lawmakers also asked about conflicts with party organizations that might restrict use of party marks; the sponsor said the rule would apply to persons who declare party affiliation when filing for office.

Representative Boyle moved to introduce RS 32,370; the committee voted to introduce the RS.","An RS to require candidates, campaigns and organizations to display political affiliation on campaign materials was introduced in committee; lawmakers asked about scope and practical enforcement before the RS was introduced.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6327008,"Committee backs bill allowing retired law-enforcement instructors to teach enhanced concealed-carry classes",563,186000,749000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323475-f02069fcd07fab0f75e06e677be667c2&start=186&end=749","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323475-f02069fcd07fab0f75e06e677be667c2/thumbnail_186000.jpg","/articles/6327008/Idaho/Committee-backs-bill-allowing-retired-law-enforcement-instructors-to-teach-enhanced-concealed-carry-classes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327008-08fe0a1ce567efdecbf16f39cb1a7de0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896603&Signature=bdldzMegxmIMcZHebIAgqgEeyDjEdJPFs6JecvAGqMKx9xgG-DHo96ZzX3N-ljmAugZ58JYXAlVvux8pZeVUREoxIsAK2zqlPvVZmf1BrZUs~Ata6HuofqoENDb9s1GmMky8SLd12bsiybwYft17ZMoX8iMVy0RgQQrpvAzrdOLy4uR66G~ugWqLuEATWmQDgFK2YQB00KQBn0NsqvJvfUkKJG3iNLbTNMh6vydyJjUwf7kzOhvYUjE6TODBDDSXjMyPTT2AjJEvIDOPAjEftuXzgsyFENImkr~qcZsxY8f1XqTAwC0HQLBBINNGEsw2fNL5cJU6k24ylzpP1bHk5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House State Affairs Committee voted to send House Bill 48 to the House floor with a do-pass recommendation after members heard testimony from firearms instructors and a retired law enforcement trainer.

The bill, introduced in committee by Representative Charlie Shepherd, would allow retired law enforcement instructors to continue providing the legal instruction portion of enhanced concealed-weapon permits after they leave active service. Shepherd said the change corrects an oversight in current law and would expand the pool of experienced instructors available for the enhanced concealed-carry courses.

Shepherd told the committee the change “is just really that simple” and said the state needs more qualified instructors to ensure people are trained “proficiently before they start concealed carrying.”

Owner and instructor Amy Georges of American Freedom Defense testified she and her husband teach enhanced concealed-weapon classes across Idaho and described the training certificate currently used by instructors. Georges said Idaho Code requires the legal instruction portion of the enhanced course to be delivered in person by either an active or retired member of the state bar or an Idaho peace officer holding an intermediate or advanced certificate, but that sheriff offices differ in how they interpret “holding a certificate.” “Holding a certificate is up to the discretion of the sheriff of what that means and it's not consistent across our state,” Georges told the committee.

A retired law enforcement instructor identified as Jim said his experience instructing both officers and civilians on use-of-force topics makes retired officers valuable classroom instructors. “The experienced law enforcement officer can relay what that feels like and the after the incident is extremely important,” Jim said, describing how that experience helps civilians understand the legal and personal consequences of force.

Representative Akiles moved to send H48 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Committee members voiced assent and the chair said the motion carried.

The bill will next proceed to the full House for consideration.","The committee voted to send House Bill 48 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation after testimony from instructors and a retired officer arguing retired trainers improve public safety and consistency in enhanced concealed-weapons training.","actionData","errors"]

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