Lake Questions Hart’s Privilege Claim

Asked about Rep. Phil Hart using executive privilege during legislative session to hold off the tax man, Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Tribune writes in his Cheers & Jeers column today, (Idaho House Revenue and Taxation Committee Chairman Dennis Lake, R-Blackfoot) said: “I know other legislators have claimed similar exemption in years past. I know of one that claimed he was not subject to traffic fines while he was in session … that was proved to be erroneous. He ended up being liable for them. They can have those fights. They’re entitled to their own opinion, but when they’re proved wrong, they need to step up to the plate and pay the bill.” Full Cheers & Jeers comment (to 4th item) here.