Idaho Capitol Watch
Senate State Affairs Committee - Apr 04, 2025 - 8:00 AM - April 4, 2025
Senate State Affairs committee debated HB 471 to shift Ada County Highway District commissioner elections to countywide partisan races. Sponsor Rep. Palmer
Senate State Affairs committee debated HB 471 to shift Ada County Highway District commissioner elections to countywide partisan races. Sponsor Rep. Palmer presented; extensive testimony largely opposed changes, citing local control loss. Motion to send to floor with do pass fail
Key topics
- Hearing on House Bill 471: Ada County Highway District Commissioner Elections
Session highlights
- Chairman Guthrie opens hearing on HB 471 as sole agenda item.
- Rep. Palmer introduces bill: makes ACHD elections countywide and partisan.
- Sen. Anthon moves to send HB 471 to floor with do pass recommendation.
- Sen. Den Hartog speaks in support of motion.
- Roll call: Motion fails 4-5; bill does not advance.
Duration: 1h 20m ยท 6 participants
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