IDAHO STATE SENATE--Majority Caucus
Weekly Legislative Update #5
Senators,

I hope you enjoy our new look weekly update.  Chairs, please remember to ask your legislative attaches to continue to provide me their Agenda updates.
 
Phil
Agricultural Affairs 
 Tim CorderConfirmation of Dwight Horsch to the State Soil Conservation Commission to serve until July 1, 2013.
International Trade Office Managers presentation (Taiwan, Mexico, China).
Farm Bureau Federation presentation.
S1071, relating to the duties of the Director of the Department of Agriculture.
 
Commerce & Human Resources 
 John AndreasonGubernatorial appointment: Steve Landon, to the State Insurance Fund Board, until April 30, 2012.
 Gubernatorial appointment:  Terry Gestrin, to the State Insurance Fund Board, until April 30, 2012. 
 S1080, relating to Real Estate Investments
 H1, Relating to Engineers and Surveyors
John GoeddeEducation 
 
HB 117 Relating to Public School personnel costs and
contracts (Rep. Nonini, Sen. Goedde, Pro Tem Geddes, Speaker Denney)
 
HB 118 Relating to Public School transportation costs Rep. Nonini, Sen. Goedde, Pro Tem Geddes, Speaker
Denney

Public Testimony continues on House Bills 117 and
118
Finance 
 Dean CameronCommittee chair reports regarding budget proposals for FY2010.
 
Last week of reports before setting budgets.
 
Health & Welfare 
 Patti Ann Lodge
Gubernatorial appointment consideration for Carol Mascarenas and Joan Cloonan for the Board of Environmental Quality. 
RS 18293C1, relating to Insurance Contracts
RS 18325C1, relating to Emergency Medical Services.  RS 18672, relating to Pharmacists.  RS 18647, relating to Restrictions on Public Benefits.  RS 18664, relating to Basic Daycare Licenses.  RS 18713, relating to Changing Health & Welfare Board Meetings to Quarterly.  And other RS's. 
Judiciary & Rules 
 Denton DarringtonRS 18573 Relating to Motor Registration Fees and
Emergency Medical Services Fees
 
RS 18471 Relating to Visitation Rights of Grandparents. 
 
RS 18577 Relating to Crimes and Punishments 
Local Government & Taxation 
 Brent Hill Consideration to be given to S1081, pertaining to the fair distribution of the 2% lodging tax under Idaho Code.
Other RS's and bills to be considered. 
 
 
Resources & Environment 
Confirmation hearings for Chris Korell and Alex Irby to the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Gary Schroeder
Confirmation hearing and Committee consideration of Jim Yost to the Northwest Power & Conservation Council.
Presenations on Off-Highway Vehicle and Snowmobile Management in Idaho and an Analysis of Procedures for Residential Real Estate (Cottage Site) Leases on Idaho's Endowment Lands and Wildhorses and Wildlife.
H31, Forestry Act, wildfire costs/revision
Committee review of Agency Budget Requests.
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State Affairs 

 Curt McKensie

RS18650 Relating to the PUC to provide for low income bill payment assistance each month.
 
HCR10.  This is a Concurrent Resolution relating to rules governing charitable gaming.
 
Confirmation vote on Brad Little as the
Lieutenant Governor for the State of Idaho
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Transportation 
John McGee RS 18528 Relating to highways, redesignation of a particular interchange
 RS 18659 Relating to Design Build for Highways
 Other RS's. 
 
In This Issue
Agricultural Affairs
Commerce & HR
Education
Finance
Health & Welfare
Jud & Rules
Local Gov't & Tax
Resources & Environment
State Affairs
Transportation