Idaho Capitol Watch

House Ways & Means Committee - Mar 09, 2026 - March 9, 2026

House Ways and Means Committee introduced multiple RS bills on libel retraction, hospital transparency, ethics rules, parental rights, and more. Heated deb

House Ways and Means Committee introduced multiple RS bills on libel retraction, hospital transparency, ethics rules, parental rights, and more. Heated debates on ethics and custody issues; most bills advanced.

Key topics

  • Libel/Slander Retraction
  • Hospital Transparency
  • House Ethics Rules
  • Parental Rights/Custody
  • Department Efficiencies

Session highlights

  • Rep. Barbieri introduces RS 33606 on libel/slander retraction from personal experience.
  • Rep. Berch questions hospital transaction consequences for RS 33609.
  • Rep. Barbieri asserts ethics accusers should report crimes separately.
  • Rep. Berch opposes RS 33624 over legal representation issues; vote recorded.
  • Rep. Scott introduces parental rights RS 33666/33667/33668.

Duration: 35m ยท 8 participants

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