House Minority Leader John Rusche, D-Lewiston, has objected to consideration of HB 346, the bill to eliminate the cap on new charter schools, because of the "offensive" distribution of gifts and promotional materials "on the very floor of the House, attempting to influence the vote of the House." He moved that the bill be laid on the table, blocking its progress; the House is now at ease.

The promotional gift in question is a yellow fleece scarf promoting "National School Choice Week."