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Committee clears S 1226 on DNA and thumbprint collection
Summary
S 1226, a bill on DNA and thumbprint collection presented by Rep. Hill and Sen. Wintrow, received support from Idaho State Police testimony and passed the committee by voice vote; committee members asked about exceptions to collection.
The House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee voted by voice to send S 1226 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
Rep. Hill and Sen. Wintrow presented S 1226, which concerns the collection of DNA and thumbprints. Matthew Gamette of the Idaho State Police testified in support and answered committee questions. Committee members inquired about exceptions to when DNA collection would occur.
Rep. Shirts moved to send S 1226 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes record Rep. Hill as the floor sponsor.
