Senate OKs $2M Prez Primary

The Idaho Senate has passed SB 1066 , Sen. Chuck Winder’s bill to give political parties the option for a March presidential primary election at state taxpayer expense – with an estimated cost of $2 million – in addition to the May primary. The bill passed on a 23-11 vote, after much debate. “Senators, $2 million dollars of the general fund — $2 million dollars that can go to education or any number of other struggling budgets,” said Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett, D-Ketchum. “If only one party chooses to change its presidential party, then taxpayers of all political persuasions pay for the actions of one party, which is inappropriate. … Parties’ political actions should be paid for by the party, not by the taxpayers and not through the general fund”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .

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