The Latest from ICL
2021 Session: Special Recess Edition, part deux
The Idaho Legislature will return on April 6, but there have been developments on public lands, Idaho's AG, and Rep. Simpson's road tour.
The calm before the storm?
Weakening regulations for pesticide spraying cropdusters, another dam memorial, and a do-over on rules?
Don’t Blink
This week several noteworthy public lands-related bills stumbled out of the starting gates and the House Ed Committee took an axe to education standards, but we successfully fended off attacks on Building Codes!
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
This week: an effort to entirely eliminate the Idaho Energy Conservation Code, politics and wolf management, dredge mining rules, science standards, and working with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
2020 Legislature – Beware, Dead Bills Will Rise Again
Every Friday during the legislative session, I email an update about the week's latest conservation happenings at the Statehouse.
Legislative Update: That's a Wrap, Sort of ...
There are still many unanswered questions so there’s a decent chance that the Governor may be required to call a special session.
Legislative Update: The Waiting Game
The Legislature sent the Revenge Against Voters Act to the Governor’s desk this week. And today, Gov. Little VETOED THE MEASURE!
Legislative Update: Rules, What Rules?
"We sure pulled a fast one today,Tell the press, Dems and public ‘go away.’Then call a quick drill. Introduce a new bill.Let no one but us have a say.”
YVC: Inching Toward the Finish Line
Until the next legislative session convenes, ICL will identify issues, develop new ideas and connect with decision makers to advance conservation in 2019. After all, it's only 291 days away!