[{"_1":2,"_100":-5,"_101":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6108515,"mediaKeyId","2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b","parentId",2767990,"title","Committee advances H380 to floor, creates aggravated offenses and mandatory minimums for lewd conduct with minors","audioSeconds",2110,"startMs",310000,"endMs",2420000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b&start=310&end=2420","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b/thumbnail_310000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6108515/Idaho/Committee-advances-H380-to-floor-creates-aggravated-offenses-and-mandatory-minimums-for-lewd-conduct-with-minors","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108515-fb1eda66e4b916e7edf0258d335931c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989245&Signature=fQDCeVBwnfgtaZzXl4G5bBgAX0Qzf0b5bVC7alZjJxnzgy60lqiNQGG1vQKOpi4C96zomfnoXYkEWTUH48vQorjaZV4v8Cj8JnOaJCi5jk6x2P-j8k77eLJdX0Wa55ce~Hi8N66hrs6F0uzzJUV4fSB82rIvwIjCIPApN4qNMwopeeMWu7uVlX-4rllIN~M3FeNh6GsrmgvgNRxi4Wpd9OWEYqs26WJ-UVvws9Lxd4T6JQmgqVYxOvc1r-L852b5q4-flz96IhCHIr~FIhDkDCSKcqmwsVG6gFQtbMXZ4EK-0qopNbbWCcHpUSOnDl7CXMx0GMczPW5~-Zx9ZQIlKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Idaho House of Representatives","date","2025-03-13T00:00:00Z","article","The Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted to send House Bill 380 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation after a presentation by the sponsor and testimony from prosecutors, victims and other witnesses.

Representative Hill, the bill sponsor, said, “This bill introduces critical updates to Idaho's lewd conduct with a minor statute.” Hill told the committee the proposal creates new aggravated offenses and mandatory minimums for the most severe crimes, and that it was revised after consultation with the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association.

Under the bill as presented, there would be no change for cases that lack aggravating factors; the bill targets “the worst of the worst,” Hill said. Key provisions described in committee include a new offense of aggravated lewd conduct for conduct involving victims ages 13 to 15 that, when two aggravating factors are present (examples discussed include kidnapping or serious bodily injury), would carry a 25‑year mandatory minimum. A separate aggravated offense for crimes against victims under age 12 would carry a 30‑year mandatory minimum when two aggravating factors are proved; the sponsor said that if three aggravating factors are present penalties could include life or the death penalty, mirroring measures in some other states.

Witnesses who testified in favor included Mark Eaton, a retired corrections lieutenant who told the committee he favored the death penalty for certain child predators; Holly Rebholz, a deputy prosecutor from the Ada County Prosecutor's Office, who testified on behalf of the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association and voiced support for the sentencing enhancements in sections 1 and 2 of the bill; and John Dinger, supervisor of the Ada County prosecuting office's sex‑crimes unit, who explained charging mechanics and how aggravated counts and notice of aggravating factors would operate in practice. Dinger said prosecutors could choose not to pursue aggravated enhancements in cases where a victim could not testify and instead charge ordinary lewd‑and‑lascivious conduct to avoid retraumatizing victims.

Several survivors and members of the public also testified in support. Whitney Strain described long-term trauma she says followed childhood sexual abuse; Daniel Murphy and others urged the committee to adopt the bill's harsher penalties. Representative Hawkins moved that the committee send H380 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation; the motion carried.

Committee discussion touched on constitutional limits. Representative Hill cited Kennedy v. Louisiana (2008), the U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down capital punishment for a child‑rape conviction in that factual posture, and said proponents believe a different Court might reach a different outcome if the issue returns to the high court. Committee members also asked about clarity of statutory definitions and the risk of plea bargaining in cases with mandatory minimums; John Dinger explained that the bill requires notice of aggravating circumstances in charging documents and that prosecutors retain the option to charge non‑aggravated offenses in appropriate cases.

No formal roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript; the chair announced the motion carried and H380 was sent to the House floor with a due‑pass recommendation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Judiciary, Rules and Administration March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted to send House Bill 380 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation; the bill creates new aggravated lewd‑conduct offenses with mandatory minimum sentences for the most severe crimes against minors.","taxTitle","Judiciary, Rules and Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho","taxId",56892,"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},6108520,"Committee accepts joint printing report; House to print up to 90 session-law copies",268,44000,312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b&start=44&end=312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b/thumbnail_44000.jpg","/articles/6108520/Idaho/Committee-accepts-joint-printing-report-House-to-print-up-to-90-session-law-copies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108520-bea6fe6f73d7259bc848654c33397f26/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989245&Signature=SaAz~tJlDLMo~cBQvi~N2ih3P9cd5o9TP4Oe~aNy~BbS8K73nYXDLhpahDoNHhBYhmUY2mK1vVr2Kd7it8uc-BS~c9awfqjyBiYejt-zqzOzzN71hL4JlT1zxoG3H~xcJ4huJhjbNRJOln7dcl2Jq3-mtXkJ6bZ5fRFJfcO8cThO9K8e3ioL2Rx-0Fh17fAUoNaPf~dtRYWXl-e6O212FMxeTv87tJiWczf0FuBwaZhji1jMaCvbRKvLuC0QaRDQSnwL7554H0DR1k7uCy3NnuYKXRo4LiPap2JDqfz4D0iVrQt1aEErE6pO~bJAsEA0wvMzkucTOlssFGXkqIC2BQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee accepted the joint printing committee report and approved printing a maximum of 90 copies of the session laws for legislative use.

The report, presented during the committee meeting, reflects a continued reduction in printing costs for the Legislature. Bridal McGinnis, Chief Clerk of the House, told the committee, “The report this year says we'll print a maximum of 90 copies.” Representative Gannon noted the reduction in expense compared with past years, saying the printing cost used to be about $36,000 and now is down to $2,000.

The report also clarified that printed copies paid for by the House and Senate are for legislative use only; other entities or agencies requesting copies must pay for them directly. Committee members asked whether any external requests had to be refused because of the 90-copy cap; McGinnis replied that agencies pay for their own copies and the paid allotment is reserved for legislative use.

Representative Schurz moved to accept the joint printing committee report. The committee voted in favor; the chair announced the motion carried and the report was accepted.

The decision leaves the Legislature relying primarily on digital distribution while maintaining a limited printed run for official legislative purposes. No further implementation details or special funding was discussed on the record.","The Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee accepted the annual joint printing committee report and approved printing a maximum of 90 copies of the session laws; the committee noted a large reduction in printing costs compared with prior years.",{"_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},6108510,"Committee advances SB1099 to floor; bill would impose tiered mandatory minimums for repeat DUI vehicular manslaughter",1872,2666000,4538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b&start=2666&end=4538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767990-5067d9cc6ee6fc22c96f094b15c1cf0b/thumbnail_2666000.jpg","/articles/6108510/Idaho/Committee-advances-SB1099-to-floor-bill-would-impose-tiered-mandatory-minimums-for-repeat-DUI-vehicular-manslaughter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108510-10a74a4514dbbaf9e142944c9a1a717b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770989245&Signature=gmQKLjAoGGJ6P1ERWmfl4x4l8vuF3512cMK~V6~Vo44zI56-Q6O3zWErvTahRtVWiHJ10Qj1NiQcnPcmGs-jtwN9vc2hugSUDH--L5i4npZS84k2OYXu5DCRtvxLnZLHeqnHBC1Glqhdvi6Ok2NPHJHwAvUOlEEFPQik2aXSl~DolsQ~GLPqrvaybpNmxmnd3o~I9dwSw-vaBkWF4EFFq-w7O5WL27hhULmy01IJVGfURxnkYxCWIInviE7thnJSRSSK2IBZl6LCmjFOBSvtlYFfs2C6j4KxfreN5FcHd9UYtyz9kVgv2OZcdDRO6OMcMWl0vxS5kAcBEYDMvduv7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee sent Senate Bill 1099 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation. The bill creates a tiered system of mandatory minimum sentences for vehicular manslaughter committed by drivers with prior DUI convictions and requires a judicial warning at a defendant’s first DUI conviction.

Sponsor testimony described the bill as a measured response to repeat intoxicated driving that results in a death. Senator Burtt (presenting the bill) read an email from Shandy Lam, a widow whose husband was killed by a repeat impaired driver, and said the bill was crafted with stakeholders including the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association and others. “This bill is supported by the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, the FOP, the Idaho Sheriff's Association, I COPPA,” the sponsor told the committee.

Under the measure as presented, a judge would be required to issue a warning at sentencing for a first DUI conviction that a future DUI that causes vehicular manslaughter could result in mandatory minimums. If a defendant with one prior DUI is convicted of vehicular manslaughter, the bill would impose a 5‑year mandatory minimum; for a defendant with two or more prior DUI convictions who is convicted of vehicular manslaughter, the bill would impose a 10‑year mandatory minimum. The sponsor emphasized the bill applies only when priors are present and does not alter punishments in cases without priors.

Supporters called the proposal a way to provide “certainty” to victims and families. Robbie Blassard, a deputy prosecutor with the Ada County Prosecutor's Office, said a mandatory minimum in aggravated situations “provides a level of certainty to victims.” Meridian Police Officer Darren Hirsch, a career DUI enforcement officer, testified that DUI and drugged driving are an increasing problem and said law enforcement regularly sees repeat offenders; he described recent fatal collisions in the area.

Committee members discussed data, public safety and the effects of mandatory minimums on corrections budgets. Representative Schurz cited a Idaho Transportation Department report noting a 26 percent increase in alcohol‑impaired driving in the Treasure Valley and a 53 percent increase in impaired‑driving fatalities since February 2019. Representative Hill, who spoke in support, and others recounted personal experience with impaired‑driving fatalities. Representative Ehart noted concerns about corrections costs and rising incarceration but supported the bill as a way to address repeat offenders.

The committee moved the bill by voice vote; the chair announced the motion carried and recorded the vote as unanimous on the record.","Senate Bill 1099 would require judges to issue warnings at first DUI and impose tiered mandatory minimum prison terms (5 years for a second‑DUI offender who commits vehicular manslaughter; 10 years for a third‑or‑more DUI offender who commits vehicular manslaughter). The Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously to send the","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Committee advances H380 to floor, creates aggravated offenses and mandatory minimums for lewd conduct with minors

Committee accepts joint printing report; House to print up to 90 session-law copies

Committee advances SB1099 to floor; bill would impose tiered mandatory minimums for repeat DUI vehicular manslaughter