Legislature Adjourns Sine Die for 2017
Idaho completed an 80-day legislative session Wednesday, with a flurry of activity in their three days of meeting this week, which took them beyond their targeted adjournment date of March 24.
Education Bills Wrapped Up, Legislators Still Wrestling with Tax Cut Bills
After passing both chambers by wide margins, the education funding bills now only await a signature from the governor, and no further education policy bills are expected in this session.
Education Funding Bills Pass Senate Unanimously
After working through a backlog of bills, the Senate made quick work of the seven education bills, passing all of them unanimously with very little debate.
IEA Member Sonia Galaviz Addresses Senate Ed
IEA member Sonia Galaviz impressed the Senate Education Committee Tuesday with her remarks in association with being recognized for her achievements and commitment to education.
Education Budgets Sail Through House
All seven of the education budget bills easily passed the full House Monday, and will now head to the Senate for the next step toward final approval.
Still Work to Do as Legislature Breaks for the Weekend
The public education funding bill is still making its way through the House, and could be heard as early as Monday. While there appears to be solid support for that legislation, it is always possible that other issues could have an indirect impact on its approval.