Idaho Capitol Watch
House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee - Feb 13, 2025 - 1:30 PM - February 13, 2025
House Judiciary Committee advanced bills adding judges in Kootenai/Bonneville Counties, adoption records access (HB47), prostitution solicitation felony (H
House Judiciary Committee advanced bills adding judges in Kootenai/Bonneville Counties, adoption records access (HB47), prostitution solicitation felony (HB88), search/rescue reimbursement (HB185), and anti-SLAPP (SB1001). Heated debate on HB47 and HB88.
Key topics
- Additional District Judges
- Adoption Records Access
- Prostitution Solicitation Felony
- Search and Rescue Funding
- Anti-SLAPP Legislation
Session highlights
- Committee called to order, minutes approved, page Joshua Knopp recognized.
- SB1028 presented: additional judge for Kootenai County due to caseload; passed unanimously.
- SB1029 presented: additional judge for Bonneville County; passed.
- HB47 adoption records access debated intensely on privacy vs. rights; passed 12-3.
- HB88 makes solicitation felony from first offense; debated, passed 8-7.
Bills discussed
Duration: 2h 23m ยท 6 participants
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