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Supporters of HB 928 argue the bill restores merit and protects taxpayers
Summary
Supporters, including a senior fellow at Do No Harm and the Idaho Family Policy Center, told the committee HB 928 restores merit in hiring and stops taxpayer dollars from funding DEI initiatives.
Supporters of House Bill 928 told the Senate Health and Welfare Committee the bill restores professional merit in Medicaid‑funded settings and protects taxpayer stewardship. Dr. Richard Bosart, a board‑certified plastic surgeon and senior fellow at Do No Harm, said DEI initiatives have "diluted" medical standards and urged passage to restore ‘‘the primacy of merit and excellence to medical practice."
Edward Clark, a policy analyst with the Idaho Family Policy Center, supported the bill with amendments and presented polling his organization commissioned showing opposition to DEI in government. Supporters highlighted statutory language that exempts patient‑specific medical discussions and allows corrective action before penalties are assessed, arguing the bill targets only politically charged frameworks rather than legitimate clinical practice.
Supporters asked the committee to move the bill forward to allow clarifying amendments in the 14th order.
