Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee - Mar 12, 2025 - 1:00 PM - March 12, 2025

Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee held heated debate on HB 88 (commercial solicitation felony), holding it 6-3. Passed HB 158 (media shield law) 9-0 and H

Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee held heated debate on HB 88 (commercial solicitation felony), holding it 6-3. Passed HB 158 (media shield law) 9-0 and HB 9 (APA updates) 9-0 unanimously. Key concerns on HB 88 included first-offense harshness and equity.

Key topics

  • House Bill 88: Commercial Solicitation as Felony
  • House Bill 158: Media Shield Law
  • House Bill 9: Administrative Procedures Act Updates

Session highlights

  • Introduction of HB 88 by Rep. Britt Raybould
  • Senator Foreman questions HB 88 first-offense felony harshness
  • Vote to hold HB 88 in committee passes 6-3
  • Senator Lent introduces HB 158 media shield law
  • Motion to pass HB 158 with do pass passes 9-0

Duration: 57m ยท 9 participants

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