Ways and Means committee approves minutes and introduces four RS measures, all advanced by voice vote

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho House Ways and Means Committee approved its minutes from Jan. 22, 2025, and voted to introduce four separate RS measures during a brief meeting that concluded with unanimous voice votes.

The committee approved the minutes on a motion from Representative Crane. Representative Brandon Mitchell (District 6) then introduced RS 32363, which he described as relating to rules for the Idaho Transportation Department; Representative Crane moved that the measure be introduced and sent to the second-reading calendar. The motion passed by voice vote.

Representative Joe (last name Manwaring) (District 29, Pocatello) introduced RS 32365, which he said addresses the idle mine license tax and its distribution to the Abandoned Mine Land Fund. Manwaring said the RS would allow voluntary contributions from new and expanded mine operations, clarify required reclamation spending and priorities for sites needing action, require an annual progress report from the Department of Lands, and establish a seven-member advisory committee to advise on eligible sites and reclamation activities. During discussion, Representative Akiles…