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House approves amended daycare-capacity bill after debate over local control and staffing ratios
Summary
The House suspended rules and approved House Bill 2-43 as amended in the Senate, revising childcare capacity ratios for different age groups. Supporters said small ratio changes would help providers; opponents argued the bill preempts local regulation. The House passed the measure by a 55–8 vote.
The Idaho House voted to suspend rules and immediately consider House Bill 2-43 as amended in the Senate; the bill passed the House in a recorded vote after floor debate. Supporters said the amendment restores or adjusts childcare staff-to-child ratios and will allow many providers to serve more children; opponents…
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