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A bill to eliminate the Idaho Women’s Commission was introduced by a Senate committee 
Monday, but the measure faces stiff opposition. Sen. Joyce Broadsword said the commission — founded by Gov. Bob Smylie in 1965 by executive order and established by law by the 1970 Legislature — is out of date in a world where women are fully integrated into society, the economy and politics. “In my opinion, that goal has been reached,” said Broadsword, R-Sagle. “Women have taken their place. While (the commission) may have been important in decades past, they are now duplicative of other services.” Broadsword told the Senate State Affairs Committee that Gov. Butch Otter supports her bill and that Otter’s staff asked for her help in eliminating the 10-member commission/Dan Popkey, Idaho Statesman. More here.
Question: Do you agree with state Sen. Joyce Broadsword, R-Sagle, that the Idaho Women’s Commission is outdated and should be eliminated?
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hhuseland on February 02 at 1:12 p.m.
First, I think that the suggestion coming from a woman has a lot of impact. Secondly, if the equal pay law clears congress, then I would say the state agency might be duplicating other agencies including some at the federal level.
Transplanted_Texan on February 02 at 9:58 p.m.
Fully integrated? How ‘bout equal pay? But she may have an argument about duplication given other services that didn’t exist way back when.