House Agricultural Affairs Committee #
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“Dept. of Ag, Potato commission, wheat commission, Beef council, Barley commission” (committee website).
House Business Committee #
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“Banking, Insurance issues, Occupational Licenses unrelated to healthcare, Dept of Finance, Dept. of Insurance” (committee website).
House Commerce and Human Resources Committee #
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“Wages/hours, unions, retirement plans, PERSI, Dept. of Labor, Dept of Commerce” (committee website).
House Education Committee #
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“Public schools, colleges, and universities, Idaho Commission of Libraries” (committee website).
House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee #
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“Cyber-security, hazardous waste, sewage, recycling, DEQ” (committee website).
House Ethics and House Policy Committee #
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“Committee on Ethics and House Policy. —
- “(a) Within twelve days of the convening of the first regular session of each Legislature, an Ethics and House Policy Committee shall be organized and its membership shall be determined. The Ethics and House Policy Committee shall consist of five members of the House, three of whom shall be selected by members of the majority party and two of whom shall be selected by members of the minority party. Committee members must have served at least one full term in the Legislature and may have served previously on the committee. House members who have been sanctioned by the House for an ethics violation pursuant to this rule or who hold leadership positions shall not serve on the Ethics and House Policy Committee. Committee Chairmen may serve on the Ethics and House Policy Committee.
- “(b) Each party shall select a first and second committee alternate for its respective party, ranked according to the number of votes each alternate received. In the event of a tie, the ranking shall be determined by a coin toss. The committee alternates shall sit and have voting rights when the committee is sitting to review House policy. When the committee is sitting to consider an ethics matter, the committee alternates shall serve only in the event of a vacancy, for the duration of the vacancy, as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection.
- “(c) A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the first, followed by the second, alternate for the respective party for the duration of the vacancy. When no alternates are available to fill a vacancy, such vacancy shall be filled by majority vote of the House members of the party entitled to fill the vacancy. A member filling a permanent vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. If a complaint concerns misconduct of a member of the Ethics and House Policy Committee, that member shall not serve on the committee for any purpose relating to such complaint.
- “(d) The committee shall elect one of the majority party members of the committee as chairman of the committee by a four-fifths majority vote. Alternates shall not be entitled to vote for chairman or to serve as chairman unless filling a vacancy.
- “(a) The chairman of the Ethics and House Policy Committee shall receive complaints from any member of the House and shall be solely responsible for the security and retention of all committee records relating to a complaint, which shall be maintained in a locked box in the office of the chief clerk for the duration of the respondent’s service in the Idaho Legislature, regardless of the ultimate disposition of the complaint.
- “(b) A complaint shall be in writing and contain one or more allegations that may constitute:
- “(c) The complaint shall be specific and provide:
- “(i) The name of the member of the House of Representatives alleged to be in violation (the “respondent”);
- “(ii) Identification of any third parties involved;
- “(iii) Reference to the House rule and/or applicable state law supporting the alleged violation;
- “(iv) A description of the facts and circumstances supporting each alleged violation; and
- “(v) The evidence the complainant has at the time of making the complaint supporting the facts and violation alleged in the complaint.
- “The committee may, in its discretion and upon an affirmative vote by four-fifths of the committee, resolve and dismiss a complaint at any time. It shall maintain a confidential record of the committee review and dismissal of the complaint, as provided in subsection (2)(a) of this rule. The dismissal may be in the form of a letter to the respondent and the complainant, in that order.
- “Subject to the provisions of this rule, the committee shall conduct a preliminary investigation of the complaint, beginning with an initial review, as follows:
- “(a) The committee shall conduct an initial review of the written complaint and, by a four-fifths vote, shall dismiss any ethics complaint that:
- “(b) If a complaint is not dismissed pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection following the initial review, the committee shall notify the respondent and shall provide the respondent with a copy of the complaint and all evidence submitted supporting the complaint.
- “(c) During the initial review and preliminary investigation phase of the process, all proceedings shall be held in executive session and all information regarding the complaint shall remain confidential.
- “(d) The respondent may submit a written answer to the chairman of the committee no later than fourteen days following the date that the copy of the complaint was provided to the respondent.
- “(e) Following receipt of the answer from the respondent, or if no answer to the complaint is provided to the chairman within fourteen days, the committee shall meet and continue the preliminary investigation of the complaint.
- “(f) Following consideration of the evidence presented, if a complaint is not resolved and dismissed pursuant to this rule, the committee may determine, by a four-fifths vote, that the evidence substantiates the alleged facts such that probable cause exists that misconduct may have occurred. At such time, the committee shall notify the respondent, followed by the complainant, that the committee will proceed to a public hearing. The committee shall, within seventy-two hours following such notification, redact the names and other personal identifying information of third parties, when deemed appropriate, from copies of the complaint and response, including any evidence attached to each, redacted as necessary, and such renditions of the written complaint and response shall no longer be confidential but shall become public documents. After such time, the chairman shall notify the body that a public hearing shall be held. The complainant and the respondent are entitled to unredacted copies of the complaint and response and all of the evidence in support of each, which must be held confidential by the complainant and respondent and their representatives.
- “(a) Following a finding of probable cause and in a timely fashion, the committee shall conduct a public hearing before which the respondent shall be entitled to appear, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and be represented by counsel. The complainant or authorized agent of the complainant shall first present the complaint and supporting evidence and testimony to the committee. The committee shall have the power to take testimony under oath and to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in the manner provided in Section 67-407, Idaho Code, and make inquiry and discover evidence relevant to the allegation. Formal rules of evidence are not applicable; however, evidence shall be weighed according to its reliability, and the respondent may raise objection to any evidence. The respondent may defer presentation of any defense until all of the evidence has been presented in support of the complaint.
- “(b) The committee may take appropriate measures to protect the identity and privacy of third party witnesses who testify at the public hearing.
- “(c) If evidence previously unknown to the respondent is presented during the public hearing, the committee chairman may, at the request of the respondent, recess the hearing while the respondent prepares a response.
- “(d) During the public hearing, the committee may deliberate in executive session.
- “(e) The committee may consult with and be assisted by the attorney general’s office or another attorney or other experts of their choosing.
- “(f) The respondent shall have access to an attorney or other representative for advice and consultation. The committee may also vote to provide the respondent with financial assistance to employ an attorney to represent the respondent in any proceeding under this rule.
- “If, after investigation and hearings held pursuant to this rule, the committee finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent’s conduct alleged in the complaint did in fact occur and that such conduct constitutes a violation of one or more of the standards contained in subsection (2)(b) of this rule, the committee may recommend dismissal of the complaint, or reprimand, censure, or expulsion of the respondent. A reprimand shall carry no sanctions other than the reading of the reprimand into the Journal of the House of Representatives. Censure of a member may include conditions or restrictions placed upon the member, but may not have the effect of expulsion, such as terminating salary or benefits or denying a legislative district representation via floor votes. The committee recommendation must be approved by a four-fifths vote of the committee, except in the case of a recommendation for expulsion, which must be approved by a unanimous vote of the committee.
- “The committee shall prepare a report listing the complaint that was filed, the committee findings in relation to the facts and evidence relevant to that complaint, the committee’s recommendation and the reasons for such recommendation. If the committee does not issue a recommendation within thirty days of the conclusion of the public hearing, the complaint shall be deemed dismissed.
- “The House of Representatives shall vote on the recommendation of the committee, as set forth in the report, during the regular session of the Legislature in which the committee reports. If the committee meets and reports during the interim when the Legislature is not in session, then the House of Representatives shall vote on the committee recommendation during the next regular session of the Legislature. Expulsion of a House member shall require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the House, as provided by Section 11 of Article III of the Constitution. Reprimand or censure of a member shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the House. Action of the House pursuant to this rule is final and not subject to court review.
- “All expenditures incurred pursuant to subsection (5) of this rule shall be approved by the Chairman and paid by vouchers and warrants drawn as provided by law from appropriations made to the Legislative Account.
- “The committee may adopt rules of procedure for the orderly conduct of committee meetings, investigations and hearings, which rules shall be consistent with this rule and other applicable rules and statutes” (House Rule 45).
House Health and Welfare Committee #
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“Health/child care, pharmacy/medications, welfare, medicaid, medical and healthcare related occupational licensing, health districts” (committee website).
House Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee #
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“Courts, prisons, attorneys, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, pardons and parole, dept of corrections” (committee website).
House Local Government Committee #
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“City/county governance, taxing districts” (committee website).
House Resources and Conservation Committee #
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“Water quality/rights, fish & game, river restoration, Dept of Water Resources” (committee website).
House Revenue and Taxation Committee #
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“Sales/property/income taxes” (committee website).
House State Affairs Committee #
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“Statewide issues: elections, abortion, electric utility deregulation, public utilities commission, lottery” (committee website).
House Transportation and Defense Committee #
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“Fuel taxes, state/local highways, motor vehicle issues, state military, civil air patrol” (committee website).
Legislative Council #
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“POWERS AND DUTIES.
- “It shall be the duty of the council to collect and compile information, to draft bills and to conduct research upon any subject which the legislature may authorize or direct or upon any subject which it may determine, provided that all activities of the council must be reasonably related to a legislative purpose. The legislature may make specific assignments to the council by a concurrent resolution approved by both houses.
- “The council may hold public hearings and it may authorize or direct any of its committees to hold public hearings on any matters within the jurisdiction of the council.
- “For the purpose of conducting any study within the jurisdiction of the council, by resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the entire membership of the council, the chairman of the council may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence or other documents or records which the council deems relevant or material to any matter on which the council or any committee is conducting a study.
- “It shall be the duty of the council to superintend and administer the legislative space in the capitol building at all times, and to prepare such space when required for the sessions of the legislature, which shall include the provision of furniture and equipment.
- “The legislative council shall review and make recommendations to the administrator of the division of human resources on all aspects of the state personnel system, including policies, wages and salaries.
- “The council shall release audit reports prepared by the legislative audits division of the legislative services office as provided in section 67-435, Idaho Code” (Iowa Statute 67-429).
Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Education Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Health and Welfare Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate Resources and Environment Committee #
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Requested from committee.
Senate State Affairs Committee #
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Senate Transportation Committee #
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Requested from committee.
