Eye On Boise

Otter vetoes two bills

April 20, 2009 8:22 a.m. • 3 comments

Gov. Butch Otter has vetoed two bills, HB 245 and HB 161. HB 245 was a measure regarding the Parents as Teachers program. HB 161, regarding security breaches, was “really unnecessary,” the governor said. “I think it’s a solution in search of a problem.” Otter said he was not only vetoing the two bills, but also wanted “to relate a message.” He said, “It is not my intention to veto bills in order to get the Legislature’s attention. … However you all know how serious I am about transportation.” He said, “I don’t think we can any longer ignore the problem. We’ve got to step forward.”

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fortboise on April 20 at 9:37 a.m.
So, were the two vetoes ALL he did? Did he sign anything?
scootermom on April 20 at 9:46 a.m.
Let the childish tantrums begin ….