Edit: Delete Barbieri’s secrecy bill

We’ve been saying that it’s time for this bland legislative session to end. Further evidence is provided by northern Idaho Republican Vito Barbieri, who is proposing legislation (House Bill 233) that would exempt communication among legislators from Idaho public record laws. It’s a scary proposition, for certain, but no more frightening than the makeup of the House State Affairs Committee, which may give Barbieri enough votes to pass this goofy bill. The committee includes Rep. Heather Scott of Blanchard, whose only claim to fame this year was speculating about how female lawmakers gained committee chairs/ Idaho Press Tribune Editorial Board . More here.