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House approves bill clarifying use of consent calendars for city and board procedures
Summary
House Bill 172, which codifies rules clarifying what may appear on a consent calendar for cities and boards, passed the Idaho House on Feb. 13, 2025; proponents said it protects transparency and provides a clear process for pulling items off consent agendas.
The Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 172 on Feb. 13, 2025, to clarify rules for using consent calendars in cities and governing boards. The measure passed on the House floor; the clerk recorded 67 ayes and 3 members absent (excused) in favor of the bill.
The bill’s sponsor said the legislation "codifies the language" around what a consent calendar is and provides a consistent rule set for cities and…
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