Serving you in the Idaho Legislature has been an honor of a lifetime. I’m very proud of my many accomplishments during my terms in office. I'm especially proud of the bills that originated with ideas from the citizens of the district.

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I am currently serving on the following legislative committees: Joint Finance AppropriarC, the Judiciary and Rules Committee, and vice chair of the agricultural affairs committee. Serve on Standing Joint Legislative Oversight Committee. Co-chair of the interim intrastate commercial air service study committee. Federalism subcommittee on education. Founder and chair of Farm, Ranch and Timber Caucus.  

 

Bills I sponsored on behalf of citizens in Latah and Benewah counties:

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2020 Session

• H0318      OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING - Amends existing law to rename the Bureau of Occupational Licenses as the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.

• H0331      APPROPRIATIONS - STEM ACTION CENTER - Relates to the appropriation to the STEM Action Center for fiscal year 2020.

• H0343      WINE - Amends existing law to require licensing to store and handle wine as a bonded wine warehouse and to provide requirements for bonded wine warehouses.

• H0396      SHOOTING RANGES - Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide additional powers and duties of the Fish and Game Commission, to provide that the director of the Department of Fish and Game shall consult with other agencies to identify suitable land for shooting ranges, and to provide for the Public Shooting Range Fund.

• H0406      FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION OF A CHILD - Amends existing law to provide that certain acts shall be a felony and to provide that a fine may be imposed for female genital mutilation of a child.

• H0431      CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS - Adds to and amends existing law to provide for the attorney general's duties and enforcement authorities regarding charitable assets.

• H0432a    CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTEGRATED DATA SYSTEM ACT - Adds to and amends existing law to establish the Criminal Justice Integrated Data System and the Data Oversight Council.

• H0433      FAMILY LAW LICENSE SUSPENSIONS - Adds to existing law to provide for certain temporary restricted licenses.

• H0456      PARDON, COMMUTATION, OR REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES - Adds to and repeals existing law to provide that the executive director shall have certain duties.

• H0497a    HEALTH AND WELFARE - Adds to existing law to provide for yellow dots on motor vehicles that contain medical information that may be used by first responders on the scene of an accident or emergency situation.

• H0503      HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS - Amends existing law to provide limitations on restrictions that homeowner's associations can put on the display of political signs and certain flags.

• H0536      APPROPRIATIONS - ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT BOARD - Relates to the appropriation to the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2021.

• H0543      APPROPRIATIONS - DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE - Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2021.

• H0603      APPROPRIATIONS - COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES - Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for College and Universities and the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2021.

• HCR033    INDIAN AFFAIRS - Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing missing and murdered indigenous persons as a crisis in Idaho and designating May 5 as a day of awareness.

• HCR035    WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE - Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing August 26, 2020, as Women's Suffrage Day.

• HCR036    IDAHO WOOD PRODUCTS - Stating findings of the Legislature and urging that federal, state, local, and other building projects include safe, renewable, and environmentally friendly wood products grown and produced in Idaho in their building and construction plans.

• HJM012    HEALTH - Stating findings of the Legislature and requesting that the President of the United States and Congress establish sanctions against opioid traffickers and financial institutions that assist them.

• S1257       APPROPRIATIONS - PUBLIC DEFENSE COMMISSION - Relates to the appropriation to the Public Defense Commission for fiscal year 2020.

• S1258       APPROPRIATIONS - STATE APPELLATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - Relates to the appropriation to the State Appellate Public Defender for fiscal year 2020.

• S1268a     ELECTIONS - Amends existing law to revise provisions for write-in candidates.

• S1269       ELECTIONS - Amends existing law to provide that all ballots shall be sealed and stored until after the recount period has passed.

• S1306       ELECTIONS - Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding uncontested city elections.

• S1339       MAGISTRATE DIVISION - Amends existing law to provide for a county clerk on district magistrates commissions.

• S1346       APPROPRIATIONS - STATE APPELLATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - Relates to the appropriation to the State Appellate Public Defender for fiscal year 2021.

• S1359       APPROPRIATIONS - COMMISSION OF PARDONS AND PAROLE - Relates to the appropriation to the Commission of Pardons and Parole for fiscal year 2021.

• S1378       APPROPRIATIONS - ATTORNEY GENERAL - Relates to the appropriation to the Attorney General for fiscal year 2021.

• SP101       ROTARY CLUB OF MOSCOW - Commending the Rotary Club of Moscow on its 100th anniversary of service.

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2019 Session

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• H0057    APPROPRIATIONS - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME - Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2019.

• H0063    WINE - Amends existing law to revise the definition of "dessert wine."

• H0114    CHILDREN - Adds to existing law to provide that female genital mutilation of a child shall be a felony.

• H0117    CRIME VICTIMS - Amends existing law to provide that a fine may be imposed for certain felonies and to provide that a fine may be imposed for the attempt of certain felonies.

• H0122a    HEMP - Adds to and amends existing law to provide legislative intent; to provide for research, production, and regulation of hemp; and to provide an exception regarding tetrahydrocannabinols.

• H0245    APPROPRIATIONS - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - Relates to the appropriation to the Executive Office of the Governor for fiscal year 2020. 

• H0264    APPROPRIATIONS - STATE LIQUOR DIVISION - Relates to the appropriation to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2020.

• H0289    APPROPRIATIONS - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION - PERMANENT BUILDING FUND - Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Administration for the Division of Public Works for fiscal year 2019.

• HCR011 IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - Stating findings of the Legislature and commemorating the founding of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and commending its continued service to the people of Idaho.

• HJM001 HEALTH - Stating findings of the Legislature and requesting that the Federal Communications Commission and Congress take action to create a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline with a three-digit number.

• S1110a  BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS - Amends and adds to existing law to provide requirements for bail enforcement agents.

• S1115     APPROPRIATIONS - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH - Relates to the appropriation to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2019.

• S1136     APPROPRIATIONS - OFFICE OF DRUG POLICY - Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Drug Policy for fiscal year 2020.

• S1142     APPROPRIATIONS - ENDOWMENT FUND INVESTMENT BOARD - Relates to the appropriation to the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2020.

• S1164     APPROPRIATIONS - SUPREME COURT - Relates to the appropriation to the Supreme Court for fiscal year 2020.

• S1165     APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS - Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2020.

• S1184     APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND WELFARE - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES - Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2020. 

• S1187     APPROPRIATIONS - MILLENNIUM FUND - Relates to the appropriation from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund.

• S1199     APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND WELFARE - OTHER PROGRAMS - Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2020.

• S1203     APPROPRIATIONS - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2020.

• SCR110  IDAHO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION - RULE REJECTION - Stating findings of the Legislature and rejecting a certain rule of the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission relating to the Resource Conservation and Rangeland Development Program.

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2018 Session

• H0383a   CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO TAXES - Amends existing law to provide for collection and enforcement.

• H0515     INCOME TAXATION - Amends existing law to provide that the addition to taxable income for a nonqualifed withdrawal from a college savings plan is limited to contributions previously exempt from Idaho state income tax and earnings generated from the program as long as the earnings are not already included in federal adjusted gross income.

• H0522     CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE - Amends existing law to revise requirements regarding the content of certificates of insurance.

• H0531     ALCOHOL - Amends existing law to limited immunity to minors seeking or needing emergency medical assistance. 

• H0545a   WINE - Amends existing law to provide for personalized labels and customized private labels under certain conditions.

• H0567a   CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS - Amends and adds to existing law to revise procedures for the consolidation of districts.

• H0634     EDUCATION - Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding suicide prevention in schools.

• HCR044   THE DIOCESE OF BOISE -Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing the contributions of Catholics in Idaho history and congratulating the Diocese of Boise and all Idahoans of Catholic faith on the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the creation of the Diocese of Boise.

• HCR054   JERRY KRAMER - Stating findings of the Legislature and congratulating Jerry Kramer on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• SCR127   IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - Stating findings of the Legislature and honoring the Idaho Community Foundation for its outstanding charitable and philanthropic endeavors and services to the people of Idaho.

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2017 Session

• H0033    WINE DIRECT SHIPPER LICENSE - Amends existing law to provide that a wine direct shipper license may be suspended under certain conditions.

• H0041    INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES - Adds to existing law to provide that accounts established under the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act shall be disregarded when determining an applicant's eligibility for certain programs or grants and to provide for certain assistance subject to appropriation.

• H0081    HEALTH CARE - Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Conrad J-1 Visa Waiver Program.

• H0092    WINE - Amends existing law to revise certain wine license requirements associated with retail beer licenses.

• H0099a  REAL ESTATE LICENSES - Amends and adds to existing law to authorize the Idaho Real Estate Commission to issue a cooperative license to an out-of- state broker working with an Idaho broker for a commercial real estate transaction; to establish the terms and conditions of a cooperative license; and to authorize a license fee.

• H0119    REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD - Authorizes the Idaho Real Estate Board to collect and remit fees necessary to provide appraisal management services in connection with federally related transactions from an appraisal management company to the appropriate federal agency.

• H0153    FOREST LANDS TAXATION - Amends existing law to extend a sunset date on the use of certain criteria regarding timber productivity valuation and forest management cost allowances.

• H0185    INCOME TAXATION - Amends existing law to increase the amount that may be deducted annually for contributions to a college savings program.

• HCR023 UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO - Stating findings of the Legislature and commemorating the University of Idaho on its 125th anniversary.

• S1139a  HEALTH CARE - Adds to and amends existing law to provide that certain hospitals or facilities shall specify which persons have authority to admit patients.

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2016 Session

• H0456    GRAPES AND WINE - Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding tax on the production of wine and on certain grapes and grape juice.

• H0472    LICENSE PLATES - Amends existing law to provide that the Idaho Transportation Department shall provide new plates bearing the same number or, if requested by the owner, the next available number, as it applies to certain vehicles for purposes of specified provisions of law.

• H0478    PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends existing law to provide that records of any certification or notification required by federal law to be made in connection with the acquisition or transfer of a firearm are exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act.

• H0515    SCHOOL DISTRICTS - Amends existing law to provide for formal written performance evaluations and when a school district shall be excused and to provide for written evaluations of principals and assistant superintendents. 

• H0521a  ALCOHOL - Adds to existing law to provide limited use immunity to a minor who acts in good faith and for a medical emergency, to provide requirements and to allow prosecution for other charges.

• HCR032 PULSE CROPS - Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing pulse crops.

• HCR041 GREAT SEAL - Stating findings of the Legislature and commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Great Seal of the State of Idaho, and honoring its designer Emma Edwards Green.

• S1250     ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE COMPACT - Adds to existing law to enact the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact.

• S1258     FISH AND GAME - Amends existing law to remove reference to the University of Idaho Caine Veterinary Teaching and Research Center and to provide for the annual transfer of certain moneys to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Animal and Veterinary Science.

• S1285a  ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS - Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding examinations and a candidate who fails an examination, and to provide that the licensure board may issue a restricted license to engineering faculty under certain conditions.

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2015 Session

• H0005     PHARMACY - Amends fingerprinting requirements for certain applicants.

• H0081     GEOLOGISTS - Amends existing law relating to geologist examinations.

• HCR016   BENEWAH COUNTY - Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing and congratulating Benewah County and its residents for the county's Centennial Anniversary in 2015.

• HCR024   FAMILY CAREGIVERS - Stating findings of the Legislature and endorsing efforts by the Idaho Caregiver Alliance to explore innovative means to support uncompensated family caregivers in Idaho.

• HJM011  WATER RESOURCES - Stating findings of the Legislature and opposing the removal or breaching of dams on the Columbia-Snake River System and its tributaries and recognizing Idaho's sovereignty of its water resources.

• S1036      DENTISTRY - Amends existing law to require licensees to provide notice of felony convictions.

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Terms

HB = House Bill  

SB = Senate Bill - Legislation that becomes law if approved by both House and Senate, then signed by the Governor.

HCR = House Concurrent Resolution   

SCR = Senate Concurrent Resolution– An adoption of a motion, the subject matter of which would not properly constitute a statute. 

HJM = House Joint Memorial  

SJM = Senate Joint Memorial – A petition or representation made by the House and concurred by the Senate, or visa versa, addressed to whoever can effectuate the request of the memorial.

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