2016 Legislature; Guns, gays, gestation

When the Idaho Legislature convenes Monday, it will face a push-pull between two competing goals for the session: a desire for a quick, “all business” session that wraps up well before the May primary election, versus a desire to roll out hot-button issues on which lawmakers want to stake out positions before they seek re-election. “I think it’ll be the typical guns, gays and gestation,” said House Minority Leader John Rusche, a Lewiston Democrat. Every seat in the Legislature is up for election this year, with the primary on May 17. Republican Reps. Heather Scott, of Blanchard, and Ron Nate, of Rexburg, already have announced plans to push for allowing Idahoans to carry concealed guns without a permit, a move they call “constitutional carry.” Other lawmakers are targeting Planned Parenthood and a halt to refugee resettlement in Idaho/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Do you have any predictions re: the 2016 Legislature?