Rep. King wants emergency clause removed from anti-Occupy bill

Rep. Phylis King, D-Boise, is proposing amendments to HB 404, the bill to evict the Occupy Boise encampment from state property across from the Capitol. King wants to remove the emergency clause, so the bill wouldn’t take effect until July 1st; limit fines for violations to no more than $50; require 72 hours notice to vacate; and enable seized property to be recovered within 30 days. Here, King talks with the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Scott Bedke, before the start of the hearing on the bill, which is just starting now. As on Friday, the room is packed for the hearing.