The House has voted 49-20 for HB 262, to cut $8.1 million from school funding next year by freezing movement on the teacher salary schedule for increased experience for a year, and phasing out an early retirement incentive. "Tough issues call for tough votes, and today is going to be another tough vote," Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene, said before the vote. "We're doing the tough things we have to do. ... In tough times, things have to be taken back." The bill now moves to the Senate.