Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, House State Affairs voted to send HB 525 to the House floor. The legislation would ban any public money from going to Idaho organizations that provide abortions. Under current law, organizations that perform abortions can receive federal funding to provide other health care services. Democrats on the committee voted … Continue reading Reproductive Health Funding Restrictions Bill Heads to House Floor
Month: February 2020
Rep. Green’s Vaping Regulations Bill Heads to General Orders
Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, a bill to prevent the use of vaping products by minors was sent to General Orders for language changes by the House Health and Welfare Committee. This legislation would create parity between current, traditional tobacco products and the new electronic smoking devices that are commonly used for vaping. This … Continue reading Rep. Green’s Vaping Regulations Bill Heads to General Orders
Paid Sick Leave Legislation Sent to House Floor
Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, a bill sponsored by Rep. Brooke Green/(D-Boise) was sent to the amending order by the House Business committee. This legislation would protect employees from being penalized for taking earned sick leave. Employers would be required to honor their sick-leave policies without retribution toward employees. “I have heard from several … Continue reading Paid Sick Leave Legislation Sent to House Floor
Paid Sick Leave Legislation Set to Have Full Hearing in Committee
Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, the House Business Committee printed Representative Brooke Green’s/(D-Boise) Honoring Paid Sick Leave legislation. The legislation requires employers who offer paid sick leave to their employees to honor their own policies. Rep. Green brought the legislation after hearing concerns from constituents about employees who are penalized for taking their earned … Continue reading Paid Sick Leave Legislation Set to Have Full Hearing in Committee