On The Record

Sat., March 14, 1998

Highlights from the past week in the Idaho Legislature:

They said it

“A person, a young lady who’s in this position has got enough trauma without having to go kiss somebody’s foot to get help,” Sen. Clyde Boatright, R-Rathdrum, debating a bill that would restrict abortion.

Votes

Here are some of North Idaho lawmakers’ votes in the past week:

Charter schools: The Senate passed 34-1 a bill that would allow the creation of charter schools in Idaho. Voting yes were Sens. Boatright, Gordon Crow, R-Hayden; Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint; and Jack Riggs, R-Coeur d’ Alene. Voting no was Sen. Marguerite McLaughlin, D-Orofino.

Gone fishing: The Senate voted 22-13 on a bill that would require senior citizens over age 65 to purchase a $3 combination hunting and fishing license. Voting yes were Boatright, McLaughlin and Riggs. Voting no were Crow and Keough.

Deadbeat: The House passed 46-22 a child support enforcement bill that would require Social Security numbers on applications for professional occupation, recreation, marriage and drivers licenses. Voting yes were Reps. John Campbell, R-Sandpoint; Jim Clark, R-Hayden Lake; Charles Cuddy, D-Orofino; June Judd, D-St. Maries; Hilde Kellogg, R-Post Falls; Wayne Meyer, R-Rathdrum; Don Pischner, R-Coeur d’ Alene; Jim Stoicheff, D-Sandpoint; and Larry Watson, D-Wallace. Voting no was Rep. Jeff Alltus, R-Hayden.

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