Idaho Capitol Watch
Senate Education Committee - Mar 20, 2025 - 2:00 PM - March 20, 2025
Senate Education Committee heard HB 368 on WAMI medical education amendments. Presentations from sponsors, UW, UI, and doctors supported flexibility via 'm
Senate Education Committee heard HB 368 on WAMI medical education amendments. Presentations from sponsors, UW, UI, and doctors supported flexibility via 'may' instead of 'shall' reduce seats. Committee passed to floor with amendments 8-0 (1 absent).
Key topics
- House Bill 368
- WAMI Program Amendments
- Medical Education Workgroup
- Physician Shortage
- Residency Expansion
Session highlights
- Sen. Lent introduces HB 368 on WAMI program amendments.
- Rep. Manwaring explains amendments: 'shall' to 'may' for seat reduction, adds workgroup members.
- Vice Chair Cook questions amendment implications.
- Vote: Motion to send HB 368 to floor with amendments passes 8-0, 1 absent.
- Adjourned until Monday.
Duration: 49m ยท 8 participants
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