5 GOP reps stand by Scott

Five Republican state representatives stood on the floor of the Idaho House Monday morning and asked to be removed from their committee assignments until Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, gets hers back.

“I’m deeply concerned about the integrity of this body and mixed messages being sent to the communities of Idaho,” said Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg.

Similar requests came from Reps. Karey Hanks, of St. Anthony; Dorothy Moon, of Stanley; Christy Zito, of Hammett; and Priscilla Giddings, of White Bird.

But House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, said later, “I don’t think I’ll be acting on those requests soon.”

House Republicans went into a closed-door caucus meeting immediately after Monday’s floor session, but Bedke said no action was taken on the five lawmakers’ requests. On Monday afternoon, they attended their scheduled committee meetings as usual/ Betsy Russell , SR. More here.