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Senate adopts resolution denouncing political violence and intimidation
Summary
By unanimous voice vote the Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution 17 condemning political violence and intimidation, citing recent incidents in North Idaho and urging support for law enforcement investigations and civility in public life.
The Idaho Senate unanimously adopted House Concurrent Resolution 17 on March 24, a resolution that denounces political violence and intimidation and urges support for law enforcement investigations into a recent string of incidents in North Idaho.
The resolution cites a series of incidents — including pulled fire alarms at public meetings, an assault on a trustee, arson of a legislator’s business and threats directed at public officials — and states that such acts are “unacceptable in a constitutional republic.” Sponsor Senator Taves urged the chamber to take “a firm and unequivocal stand against such acts to preserve the public trust in our institutions.”
The resolution asks that copies be transmitted to the governor, the attorney general and local law-enforcement agencies. Several senators spoke in favor of the resolution on the floor, urging civility and complaining about threats faced by public servants and local officials. The resolution passed by voice vote; the title was approved and the resolution will be returned to the House of Representatives.
Votes at a glance: House Concurrent Resolution 17 — Adopted (unanimous voice vote).
