HJR 5 has K-12 implications

It’s a scene from a policy wonk’s alternate universe. A proposed constitutional amendment — addressing the arcane topic of agency rules — sparks a heated debate among some of the state’s most prominent politicians.

Yet this scenario is unfolding this fall, before Idaho voters decide the fate of House Joint Resolution 5 .

And if voters aren’t exactly riveted to this issue, Idaho’s politicians certainly are. Supporters say HJR 5 will protect an important check and balance — the Legislature’s ability to approve or reject agency rules — by addressing it in the state Constitution. Opponents call HJR 5 a legislative power grab, rejected by voters just two years ago.

Either way, the outcome of the Nov. 8 vote will affect the state’s rulemaking process/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Education News. More here.

DFO: All Huckleberries can say is beware of legislators bearing constitutional amendments.