Rep. Sage G. Dixon – District 1
Floor Session:
As the close of the 2016 Session draws near, our floor sessions are growing longer and longer, and the list of Bills continues to grow as well. There was an interesting turn of events regarding H413aa, which proposed a new license plate to benefit Orofino High School. The vote on this Bill was 35-35-0, which meant the Bill did not pass due to lack of a majority in favor. Shortly after the vote was locked, another member of the House asked for reconsideration of his vote. This required the approval of 2/3 of the body, which was achieved. The re-vote was 34-32-4 and the Bill passed on to the Senate. I voted Nay each time. Another curious vote was an appropriation Bill for the Commission on the Arts. The Democrats joined a minority of Republicans in voting against this appropriation and the Bill failed. Immediately the Minority Leader asked for reconsideration and the House was put at rest as both caucuses held meetings to discuss how to move forward. Upon returning to the floor, a vote for reconsideration was held and it failed. During the voting, one member was walking to their seat, which is a violation of protocol, and the vote had to be held again. The motion failed and the original vote remained.
Last week’s Bills were the following, as usual all passed unless otherwise noted. My NAY votes are indicated with N:
HCR50-Civics Test
H556-(Juvenile Proceedings) foster home placement and requirements
H533-(Hospital Districts) elected board can appoint board members N
H251-(Alcoholic Beverages) immunity for underage drinking is certain situations N
H538-(State Procurement) recodifies State purchasing laws
HCR48-Public Procurement
H477aa-(Education) post-secondary scholarship
H433aa-(Municipal Records) amends laws regarding retention and storage
H406aa-(Water and/or Sewer Districts) regarding annexation and status
H513aa-(Real ID Act) implement Real ID Act of 2005
H558-(Uniform Probate Code) regarding minor claims and filing fees
H542-(Elections) requirements for candidate expenditures
H540-(Sales and Use Tax) fixed-wing aircraft and wildfire activity
H541-(Purchasing) amends local government purchasing laws
H531-(Agricultural Facilities and Operations) civil actions regarding agricultural facilities
HCR49-Wheat Commission
S1218-(Codifier’s Corrections) codifier’s corrections and provide correct terminology
S1314-(Trust Institutions) persons acting as a trustee don’t need a charter
S1268-(Developmental Disabilities Council) provisions regarding council members
S1232-(Vocational Rehabilitation) revises a reference to a federal act
S1267-(Education) clarify number of local education agencies
S1290-(Education) amends existing law regarding college and career advisors
S1339-(Oil and Gas) well permits and integration processes
HCR51-Rule Rejection, Public Utilities Commission
H560-(Education) clarify statewide readiness and improvement metrics
H561-(Appropriations) Commission on Aging
H562-(Appropriations) Juvenile Corrections
H563-(Appropriations) Secretary of State
H564-(Appropriations) Office of Species Conservation
H567-(Appropriations) Hispanic Affairs
H537-(Education) supplemental contracts
H555-(Sexual Exploitation of a Child) rules and punishments regarding “sexting”
S1248-(Public Charter Schools) revises certain written contracts
S1294-(Practice of Pharmacy) pharmacists immunizing children 6yrs or older N
S1246-(Transportation) allows board to dismiss the director
S1261-(Vehicles) allows longer vehicle transportation loads
S1262-(Motor Vehicle Service Contracts) amends law regarding contracts
S1258-(Fish and Game) removes a reference and transfers moneys
S1353-(Appropriations) Correction Department
S1298-(Racing Commission) payment of unused funds under certain conditions
S1214-(Livestock) provide for livestock removal requirements
S1250-(Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact) National Compact
S1251-(Nurse Licensure Compact) National Compact
S1281-(Emergency Medical Services) Licensure Compact
S1221-(Insurance Producer Licensing) regarding suspension, revocation or denial
S1286-(Engineers and Surveyors) definitions of “retired”
S1287-(Engineers and Surveyors) certain actions are violations and civil penalty FAIL N
S1235-(Juvenile Corrections) remove references regarding juvenile offenders
S1244-(Underground Storage Tanks) Federal compliance and more fees N
S1363-(Appropriations) PERSI
S1364-(Appropriations) State Independent Living Council
S1365-(Appropriations) Idaho State Lottery
S1366-(Appropriations) State Liquor Division N
S1367-(Appropriations) Division of Human Resources N
S1369-(Appropriations) Military Division
S1280aa-(Education) residency requirements for higher education
S1320-(Education) powers of trustees for community colleges
S1336-(Education) exception for certain testing requirements
H577-(Appropriations) Attorney General N
H578-(Appropriations) Public Defense Commission
H579-(Appropriations) Health and Welfare N
H544-(Alcohol) amends law regarding films, alcohol, and pornography
H536-(Highways) regarding judges in highway disputes
H553-(Motor Vehicles and Motor Bikes) allows ATV/UTV on State Highway
H574-(Appropriations) Health and Welfare, Welfare Division N
S1288-(Workforce Development) unemployment training funding, extend sunset N
S1222-(Ground Water Districts) revise provision for annexation into a district
S1223-(Ground Water Districts) revises provisions for participation
S1224-(Ground Water Districts) amends means of determining shares
S1225-(Ground Water Districts) assessments to repay debt
S1237-(Environmental Quality) classifications of bodies of water
S1340-(Fish and Game) claims for bear damage to beehives
S1344-(Fish and Game) moves selection of controlled hunts to third party
S1370-(Appropriations) Public Television N
S1371-(Appropriations) Department of Finance
S1372-(Appropriations) Regulatory Boards
S1295-(Public Assistance) amends civil monetary penalties
S1296-(Background Checks) removes obsolete language
S1326-(Suicide Prevention) gives authority to director of Health and Welfare
H566-(Appropriations) Public Health Services N
H554-(Appropriations) Worker’s Compensation
Committee Reports:
| Education:
We heard two presentations this week. One was a report on Leadership Premiums for teachers, and the other was S1257-School District Trustee Election (sent to the amending order) S1336-Civics test S1320-Comminitu College Districts, trustees S1280-Residency requirements S1279-STEM Education Fund H571- Careel Ladder, Pupil Services Staff H570-Lcoal Innovation School Act S1293-Parental Rights in Education H379aaS-Computer Science Initiative (concur with Senate amendments) H458aaS-Advanced Opportunities (concur with Senate amendments) S1272- School District bonds S1333-Broadband Infrastructure Improvement S1334- Education Opportunity Resource Act |
pertaining to graduation rates in virtual and alternative schools. We heard two different permutations of the same RS regarding student mobility funding and each was pulled back for more work. We heard another RS regarding Support Program Calculations. This weeks Bills were:| Transportation & Defense:
We had two meetings this week to consider (5) Bills: S1212- Emergency Communications Act H553-OHV travel on State Highways H536-Highways, out-of-County judges H559-Commercial Driver’s License/skill test fee. This Bill was held (killed) in Committee mainly because it appeared to be a burden for rural drivers and potentially increased licensing costs. S1283-Motor Vehicle insurance verification We also heard a presentation from The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) |
| Business:
There was only one Business Committee meeting again this week, in which we heard (3) Bills: H487-Agreements/covenants, employee breach S1345-this Bill was held (killed) in Committee on a 9-8 vote. It would have forbid Bail Bondsmen from employing inmates to promote their products. The nay votes found it too restrictive and unnecessary. S1285-Engineers/Surveyors, exams |
I encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns, and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent District 1 in The Idaho House of Representatives.
Lord Bless,
Sage G. Dixon
Rep Sage G. DixonDistrict 1Bonner and Boundary Counties
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Committees:P.O. Box 208 Ponderay, Idaho 83864 208.610.4800
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