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Senator Galloway, who presented the bill on the floor, said the change replaces the term \"contributing to\" with the clearer phrase \"performing appropriate delegated focused [tasks],\" to better define what an LPN may perform under RN delegation. Supporters said the revision will aid clarity for practitioners and regulators.

An objection was not sustained on the floor and debate was limited. The secretary called the roll; the Senate recorded 34 votes in favor with one absent. The bill passed and will be returned to the House with the Senate’s approval.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 89 — Passed 34 yes, 0 no, 1 absent; title approved and bill returned to the House.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Legislative Session Day 57 March 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate approved House Bill 89 to update language about registered nurses delegating tasks to licensed practical nurses by replacing ambiguous phrasing with clearer delegation terms; the bill passed 34–0 with one absence.","taxTitle","2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho","taxId",77672,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300030,"Senate rejects House bill to require parental notification in serious school bullying incidents",274,9894625,10168720,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1&start=9894&end=10168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1/thumbnail_9894625.jpg","/articles/6300030/Idaho/Senate-rejects-House-bill-to-require-parental-notification-in-serious-school-bullying-incidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300030-d18f11f8655e5dc02310302f8d42ad8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770970569&Signature=cduM4nobdGhcSmZbWYpMAhimHVDGGllQcHno787iIxx9zF8lkd1PEK5aH5jrVGufZ2dx8lFjwto2xlkg8YZUGsK7K6YdH-EoRy9wbB5~rgPHQggeRm-mFgwVuG9zIfrY~mjwXJQpVOguW14FOmrgVqegesmC-l-y3RxztleRTJKwP9wIFAmN45LpBNMi9SdLHG1Nb609UuwjhbXa9a2FaI7knQ0zAS8u9HAr5IHJ0jWpf0iwDF2XasPci39ZlnKeiNMk6z6~BlTYkh4vx68k1vvTa-g4xjMohy82ibCRnWICmROPhcTgQGNcCRuiZLWLdOO4dTVMLfDuSPHU4-pqQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on March 3 rejected House Bill 44, a measure that would require school districts to notify parents or legal guardians of both alleged victims and alleged perpetrators after a serious bullying incident and to notify law enforcement if the conduct may violate criminal law.

Sponsor Senator Ward Engelking argued the bill would give parents information they need in cases of serious bullying and said school resource officers should be notified when incidents could involve criminal conduct. Opponents raised concerns about the bill’s language requiring notification even when it is not clear whether conduct violated the law; Senator Zito said the provision could compel law enforcement notification before culpability was established. Zito announced she would vote no because of concerns with that section.

After floor debate, the Senate secretary announced the final vote as 13 in favor, 21 against and 1 absent; the bill therefore failed and will be returned to the House of Representatives.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 44 — Failed in Senate, 13 yes, 21 no, 1 absent.

Next steps: With the Senate vote failing, House Bill 44 will be returned to the House for reconsideration, amendment, or further action.","House Bill 44, which would require school districts to notify parents of both alleged victims and alleged perpetrators in serious bullying incidents and notify law enforcement if conduct may violate criminal law, failed in the Senate by a vote of 13–21 with one absence.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300035,"Senate approves increase in Idaho Bean Commission assessment, equalizing grower and dealer shares",436,13976900,14413705,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1&start=13976&end=14413","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1/thumbnail_13976900.jpg","/articles/6300035/Idaho/Senate-approves-increase-in-Idaho-Bean-Commission-assessment-equalizing-grower-and-dealer-shares","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300035-896871fc68474781dd9f2b2dd8eb93d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770970569&Signature=GpqLQQl6QZNm6zSCurj~VJ3ELA2YiSB0Hw1VhM9-d9pBizYaz7c~EMd7OV039zG3dfV5y1qKqtk1P307jwYBRp-vRtCgF2G6YeKrLqPkIy7qfpG815c62hDVHq21Hy~il4RJqsxAhvyydDmOZDRIKaKHKF4CjWmtyA8L35yoa6PQaxv9XXN3pMgN9BgnhOUYCLq9JuRI5RuSQF-R5ejGo92X5eKj~UxoQWkdne~wT2xKFZK~dDbBybfHUL0iBCPZfgtOhTU2xXwwn2krf0lVIELQWiWmSSL-rkJCyuiwD04nZATXxuvwECYuRi6U8Geey2B0cKyfRJAT78rF2F-Fyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 10-54 on March 3, which adjusts assessments collected by the Idaho Bean Commission. The bill equalizes the per-hundredweight assessment so growers and dealers each pay 8¢ (for a total of 16¢), and raises the commission’s statutory maximum assessment to 24¢ per hundredweight.

Senator Blaylock, speaking as the bill’s floor sponsor during final consideration, said the commission is self-funded and receives no general-fund dollars. He said the last assessment change occurred in 1992 and that inflation and industry needs — including research on pests and disease and maintaining Idaho’s seed-cleaning reputation — justify the adjustment. Blaylock said the change had been discussed across the industry throughout 2024 and is supported by both growers and dealers.

On the floor, Senator Adams said she opposed the measure on principle because it is presented in the statutes as a “tax levy” in the amended language and she had pledged not to support tax increases; Adams recorded a no vote. Senator Cole said her concern was the legislative cap increase that could leave the legislature out of future increases.

The Senate secretary announced the final tally as 21 in favor, 13 against and 1 absent. The bill passed the Senate and will be transmitted to the House of Representatives.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 10-54 — Passed 21 yes, 13 no, 1 absent; title approved; bill transmitted to the House.

Background: The Idaho Bean Commission said the assessment funds industry-driven activities such as research and seed-quality programs; the commission covers program costs through assessments rather than general-fund appropriations.","Senate Bill 10-54, which raises the Idaho Bean Commission assessment to 16¢ per hundredweight (8¢ growers/8¢ dealers) with a maximum cap of 24¢, passed the Senate 21–13 with one absence. Sponsor said the commission is industry-funded and supports research and seed standards.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300040,"Senate approves three water measures: irrigation lien clarification, water-rights forfeiture fixes and $30M ongoing water infrastructure appropriation",101,4625235,4726421,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1&start=4625&end=4726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1/thumbnail_4625235.jpg","/articles/6300040/Idaho/Senate-approves-three-water-measures-irrigation-lien-clarification-water-rights-forfeiture-fixes-and-30M-ongoing-water-infrastructure-appropriation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300040-f659837cce04068c1078f3ccc82c5a69/orig.mp4?Expires=1770970569&Signature=iaeJsJ4g~Brvksxa3sl0g-dRBXX2dhT0BPIKqtVuLYWFLmkIpinFD19pMYpWcnKr5-It1YIFjzoRCdGnPUjdEfR~llq95F6n28tObaUS8eqlJLROFLhzsE3r3hrmYOlfRjRxOig-Nc02ItoQ8Rm~EOcGWiOuXFFPDDaKdjIspVFcx4XMr8vuI2921SO354bEUrLxDgBJIcnqTHetAmMQeKQlf6rfVShD4g3YF-IC7mqiQ1Je3-N4TQF7djNmqu2EPYzZWcsJfo8azym9JinUzf9BGl5nmlowk2sNqcfGRevrn7qlOuLO~dj2oAvgjcNrgb8r6evDPrTP7h07j6uPRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on March 3 approved three separate but related water measures addressing irrigation assessment liens, water-rights forfeiture rules for the water supply bank, and an ongoing $30 million appropriation for statewide water infrastructure managed by the Idaho Water Resource Board.

Senate Bill 10-82: assessment lien priority
Senate Bill 10-82, sponsored on the floor by Senator Burton Shaw and reported by the Resources and Environment Committee, clarifies that irrigation district assessment liens have first priority on the property assessed. Burton Shaw said the change aligns assessment lien treatment with existing tax-lien mechanics used by canal companies and clarified how unpaid assessments are collected. The Senate passed SB 10-82 by a roll-call vote that produced 34 in favor and 1 absent; the bill will be transmitted to the House.

Senate Bill 10-84: water-right forfeiture and the water bank
Senate Bill 10-84, also sponsored by Senator Burton Shaw, amends Idaho law on forfeiture of water rights. Under existing law described in Idaho Code §42-22-22, water rights can be forfeited after five years of nonuse. The bill clarifies that placing a water right in the state water supply bank pauses the forfeiture clock while an owner participates in the bank; when a water right is removed from the supply bank the five-year clock restarts, and if a third party rents the right the clock can begin anew. The Senate approved SB 10-84; the floor used the SB 10-82 roll call for SB 10-84 and reported a final vote consistent with prior counts (34 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent).

Senate Bill 11-28: $30 million continuous appropriation to Idaho Water Resource Board
Senate Bill 11-28 creates a continuous appropriation of $30,000,000 to be administered by the Idaho Water Resource Board for planning, constructing, rehabilitating and improving water infrastructure across the state's four water districts. Burton Shaw described extensive statewide needs, listing projects and the board’s regional priority lists, including a range of projects from aquifer management to dam raises.

Floor debate on SB 11-28 focused on accountability and project readiness. Senator Seidenfeld and others said a significant amount of previously appropriated money remains unobligated on currently authorized projects, and they asked the Water Board to prioritize dig-ready projects before additional appropriations. Senator Lenny and others raised concerns about oversight and sought a sunset or clearer reporting/accountability. Supporters, including Senator Cook and others, said the appropriation is meant to provide stable, ongoing funding for long-term projects that require multi-year commitments and that the Water Board will report annually to the governor and legislature.

The vote count for SB 11-28 was 24 in favor, 10 against and 1 absent. The bill passed the Senate and is scheduled to be transmitted to the House.

Votes at a glance
- SB 10-82 (irrigation assessment lien priority): Passed — 34 yes, 0 no, 1 absent.
- SB 10-84 (water-right forfeiture & water bank timing): Passed — 34 yes, 0 no, 1 absent (roll-call reused from SB 10-82).
- SB 11-28 ($30M continuous appropriation for water infrastructure): Passed — 24 yes, 10 no, 1 absent.

Next steps: Each bill will be transmitted to the Idaho House of Representatives for consideration. Supporters said the Water Resource Board will submit annual reports detailing expenditures and project progress as part of the bill’s reporting provisions.","The Idaho Senate passed three related water bills on March 3: SB 10-82 (clarifying assessment lien priority for irrigation districts), SB 10-84 (modifying forfeiture/ water-bank timing), and SB 11-28 (continuous $30 million appropriation to Idaho Water Resource Board). Votes were 34–0/34–0/24–10 (with absences noted). Debate centered on funding, ",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6300044,"Senate passes 'Transparency in Financial Services' bill targeting so-called debanking practices",656,4271165,4927625,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1&start=4271&end=4927","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494020-c7341663198f9c33924611b60cdd1ec1/thumbnail_4271165.jpg","/articles/6300044/Idaho/Senate-passes-Transparency-in-Financial-Services-bill-targeting-so-called-debanking-practices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6300044-64d4926c7939293faf811ced5c5f2221/orig.mp4?Expires=1770970569&Signature=Ycivao~hYrblK05KOmXDIhCo-wC0-VLHyz3lPY6iGGFRGtTcWeD5ymt7tQrbkFiZuEJSf~CFUj-BKX9Sjese99bCV1CRCxt2BZOBY19zl5Z545287EY6FK~UTPVVjZmxhMh1CP-JDjRTj6pBJ3uDXQcHh4EvSKwfuHf15YiGdIz8h0FOFx4YI19GFDqt0GVLROGnRs02R7NqiTPMBHHwaRZP8WNzbNNiVmzM5D5vQ6msmd~G71uqweJgklN1cNGl4sqVpCs3N1dwu0kLusHn1ejAE1qV1VCHvu08LW-GIm5vGGZ6TZhZLr9ugWQ36FNhhiSqJ6HQ-Bmou5U51SByJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on March 3 passed Senate Bill 10-27, the Idaho Transparency in Financial Services Act, designed to give Idaho customers information about why certain large financial institutions may close accounts and to prohibit account closures based on protected beliefs or activities.

The bill, sponsored on the floor by Senator Grantham during the third reading, passed the Senate by a vote of 32 in favor, 2 opposed and 1 absent. The Senate secretary announced the tally after a roll call following closing remarks and final question.

Senator Grantham, speaking in favor of the bill, framed it around the practical consequences of losing access to basic financial services: “How would you navigate your everyday life ... if you could have no access to basic financial services? No bank accounts. No automatic monthly payment withdrawals. No checking, no credit card, no debit card services,” he said on the Senate floor. He said the measure targets “debanking,” instances in which large institutions close accounts because of customers’ beliefs or types of business activity.

Grantham told colleagues the bill seeks four outcomes: transparency about why accounts are closed, protections for free speech and religious exercise and for certain industries (including agriculture, energy and mining), a focus on the largest financial institutions and an extension of existing consumer protections. He said the measure is not intended to regulate smaller, community banks in Idaho.

Senator Anthony, recognized to close debate, echoed concerns that the issue crosses party lines and read excerpts from national testimony documenting complaints about abrupt account closures and the use of so-called \"do not bank\" lists. Senator Anthony cited research showing complaints concentrated at a small number of national banks.

The Senate president ordered the bill transmitted to the House after the affirmative vote. No title correction was requested on the floor.

Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 10-27 — Passed 32 yes, 2 no, 1 absent; bill transmitted to the House for further consideration.

Background and next steps: The bill passed the Senate and will be transmitted to the Idaho House of Representatives. If enacted by both chambers and signed, the measure would create new state statutory protections and reporting requirements for qualifying financial institutions; further details and implementation rules were not adopted on the floor.","The Idaho Senate approved Senate Bill 10-27, the Idaho Transparency in Financial Services Act, aimed at requiring large financial institutions to provide reasons when closing accounts and protecting certain speech- and industry-related activities. The bill passed the Senate 32–2 with one absent and will be transmitted to the House.","actionData","errors"]

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