What's in this week's Madison Liberty update? Well, there's a "Week 6" legislative recap, a movie screening, family policy, guns, and much more! 


** Take a Stand
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This week at the Madison Liberty Institute, members of our BrushFires ([link removed]) project actively engaged members of the state legislature on important issues such as education, gun rights, Idaho families, government regulation, and more. On the student front, Spark Freedom ([link removed]) is eagerly preparing for the screening of O.U.R.'s "Operation Toussaint" ([link removed]) in Rexburg this Thursday (02.20). Our first screening for the special documentary in Idaho Falls was a huge success. And lastly, a lot of important legislation was introduced last week during week six ([link removed]) (the halfway point) of the 2020 Legislative Session. We encourage you to continue following along and get involved by contacting your elected officials ([link removed]) .


** Stand for Family
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Most of us can agree that the most important thing in the world to us is our family. But, not only is family important to us, family is important to society. It is at home with families where a child’s knowledge of the world around them is impacted and they decide how they will make a difference in society for the better. Plus, according to the Family Prosperity Index, the break down of the family in society has “a direct and negative impact on personal and economic freedom in America.”

The Madison Liberty Institute understands and champions the foundation on which our society was built – the FAMILY. Now is the time to take a stand for family. We must promote reforms and policies that strengthen economic freedom and sustain “the family as the fundamental unit of society.”
Will you take a stand with us in championing the foundation on which our society was built – the FAMILY?

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“Nothing can bring a real sense of security into the home except true love."
- Billy Graham


** Legislative Update!
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Week six of Idaho’s 2020 Legislative Session has been one for the books with many important topics having been discussed throughout the capitol. Buzz topics this week include gender, marriage, education, property taxes, and more.

Click HERE ([link removed]) to read this week's legislative update and to learn more about some of the noteworthy bills and resolutions!

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** Bill Alert: Sex Reassignment Surgery for Minors
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Idaho representatives are considering legislation that would ban experimental sex reassignment surgeries and cross-sex hormones for minor children. These so-called “treatments” cause irreversible sterility and fertility---but when performed on children, it’s no different in principle than female genital mutilation, which is already prohibited by legislation passed unanimously by the legislature last year.

Read more about House Bill 465 HERE ([link removed])


** Brushfires:
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* Liberty in Law ([link removed])
* Reversing Car Insurance Mishap ([link removed])
* Is Idaho’s Religious Liberty Under Attack? ([link removed])
* Session continues with a bang, pro-gun legislation introduced ([link removed])

If you are interested in starting a BrushFires group in your county or community, please click HERE ([link removed]) to learn more about our civic engagement project and how you can get involved.


** Spark Freedom:
Get Ready for Exciting Events Ahead!
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Our Spark Freedom students are excited for next week! Our Students Against Slavery, part of Operation Underground Railroad, are eagerly preparing for the Rexburg screening of ([link removed]) Operation Toussaint ([link removed]) at the Paramount 5 on Thursday, February 20, 2020, @ 6:45PM.

Turning Point USA's ([link removed]) "Fighting Fake News" ([link removed]) with two guest speakers, Elijah Schaffer ([link removed]) and Alex Fletcher ([link removed]) has been postponed until May 15, 2020. We still hope to see you there!

Don't forget to visit us on Facebook @ Spark Freedom at Madison Liberty Institute ([link removed]) to see more announcements and event details.


** Operation Toussaint Showing in Idaho Falls and Rexburg!
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We had an amazing turn out for the Operation Toussaint showing in Idaho falls this past week. It was exciting to see the community come together in support of putting an end to human trafficking. So far, with last week's showing, Southeast Idaho raised over $26,000 in donations for Operation Underground Railroad's rescue missions and aftercare programs!

Join us and help spread the word for our Rexburg showing on February 20th! Learn more HERE ([link removed]) .

For additional information, please contact Ms. Madison DaBell (mailto:[email protected]?subject=O.U.R.) .

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** Liberty Resource:
Focus on the Family
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This week's liberty resource is Focus on the Family. This organization is a Christian non-profit whose purpose is to stand up for the family and promote traditional family values in societies. We highly encourage you to visit their website and check out the resources they have to offer.

Resource Link ([link removed])


** Meet Brennen Hawkes
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This week, we are excited to highlight Mr. Brennen Hawkes, a data and technology intern with the Madison Liberty Institute. Brennen is a senior at BYU-Idaho majoring in CIT. His primary responsibilities at Madison Liberty focus on government transparency projects.

Click HERE ([link removed]) to learn more about Brennen.

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Legislative Summaries & Bills of Interest
[Click HERE to contact your legislators.] ([link removed])
Held in Committee
H0308 ([link removed]) : Handheld devices, restriction ban
* Status: House, Transportation & Defense
* Quick summary: House Bill 308 - Handheld Devices Restriction Ban ([link removed])

H0309 ([link removed]) : Budget stabilization fund
* Status: U.C. to be returned to Transportation & Defense Committee
* Quick summary: House Bill 309 - State & Local Roads Funding ([link removed])

H0341 ([link removed]) : Medical Billing
* Status: House, Health & Welfare

H0342 ([link removed]) : Telehealth services
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Health & Welfare Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment

H0346 ([link removed]) : Distracted driving
* Status: House, Transportation & Defense

H0347 ([link removed]) : Bond elections, eleven months
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, State Affairs.
* Quick summary: House Bill 347 - Bond Elections ([link removed])

H0358 ([link removed]) : Daylight saving time, exemption
* Status: House, U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee
* Quick summary: House Bill 358 – Daylight saving time, exemption ([link removed])

H035 ([link removed]) 9 ([link removed]) : Property tax repeal
* Status: House, Ways & Means

H0361: ([link removed]) Abortion, illegal
* Status: Status: House, Ways & Means

H03 ([link removed]) 64 ([link removed]) : Education, school year start date
* Status: House, Education

H03 ([link removed]) 79 ([link removed]) : Presidential primary, party change
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, State Affairs

H03 ([link removed]) 91 ([link removed]) : Youth athletes, chiropractors
* Status: House, Health & Welfare

H03 ([link removed]) 93 ([link removed]) : School levy, bond elections, dates
* Status: House, State Affairs

H03 ([link removed]) 94 ([link removed]) : Concealed weapons, legal residents
* Status: House, State Affairs
* Quick summary: Idaho legislative session continues with a bang, pro-gun legislation introduced ([link removed])

H0 ([link removed]) 402 ([link removed]) : Child protection, training
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

H0 ([link removed]) 403 ([link removed]) : Child protection, parental right6
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
* Quick summary: House Bill 403 - Child Protection, Parental Rights ([link removed])

H0 ([link removed]) 406 ([link removed]) : Female genital mutilation, child
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

S1226 ([link removed]) : Civil Rights
* Status: Senate, State Affairs

S1232: ([link removed]) Inmate Savings Accounts
* Status: Senate, Passed. House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

S1241 ([link removed]) : Legalize Hemp
* Status: Senate, State Affairs

S1247 ([link removed]) : Wolf Zones
* Status: Senate, Resources & Environment

S103 ([link removed]) : Warrantless arrest
* Status: Senate, State Affairs

H0413 ([link removed]) : City council elections, districts
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, State Affairs

H04 ([link removed]) 55 ([link removed]) : Child protection, reporting
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

H04 ([link removed]) 65 ([link removed]) : Genital mutiliation, gender percep
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

H04 ([link removed]) 66 ([link removed]) : Marriage, age
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

H0 ([link removed]) 494 ([link removed]) : Grocery tax credit
* Status: House, Revenue & Taxation

H0 ([link removed]) 500 ([link removed]) : Fairness in women’s sports act
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

H0 ([link removed]) 50 ([link removed]) 7 ([link removed]) : Public moneys, abortion providers
* Status: House, State Affairs

H0 ([link removed]) 50 ([link removed]) 9 ([link removed]) : Bith Certificates
* Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration

H0 ([link removed]) 5 ([link removed]) 16 ([link removed]) : Concealed weapons, citizens
* Status: House, Printing

Second & Third Reading
H0310 ([link removed]) : Background checks, sources
* Status: Passed House, Senate, Third Reading
* Quick summary: House Bill 310 - Background Checks, Sources ([link removed])

H0313 ([link removed]) : Acupuncture, licensing
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading
* Quick summary: House Bill 313 - Acupuncture Licensing ([link removed])

H0330 ([link removed]) : Non-Resident Hunting License Fee
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading


H0332 ([link removed]) : Driver’s licenses, issuance, fees
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading

H0351 ([link removed]) : Medicaid reimbursements
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading

S12 ([link removed]) 75 ([link removed]) : Insurance, contraceptive, six month
* Status: Senate, Third reading
* Quick summary: Idaho Religious Liberty is Under Attack ([link removed])

Passed House & Senate
H0315 ([link removed]) : Controlled Substances schedule I
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Passed. Signed by Governor 02/13/20.

H0321 ([link removed]) : Liquor, plazas, theaters
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Passed. Signed by Governor 02/11/20

H0343 ([link removed]) : Bonded wine warehouses
* Status: House, Passed. Senate, Passed, Signed by Governor 02/11/20

S124 ([link removed]) 9 ([link removed]) : Choose life license plate
* Status: Senate, Passed. House, Transportation & Defense
* Quick summary: Support Life Here in Idaho ([link removed])

Failed
H0312 ([link removed]) : Daycare facilities, licensing
* Status: House, Failed 23-44-2
* Quick summary: House Bill 312 - Daycare Licencing ([link removed])

H0378 ([link removed]) : Legislature, filling of vacancies
* Status: House, Failed 28-42-0


** Legislative Progress Report:
Week 6 (as of 02.14.2020)
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[link removed] full report HERE ([link removed])

Legislation
* New legislation prepared: 527
* Changes, amendments, and engrossment: 71
* Total legislation: 598

Introductions
* Bills: 330
* Resolutions, Memorials, Proclamations (both houses): 40

Action
* Bills passed (both houses): 26
* Bills awaiting signatures: 16
* Bills signed by Governor: 10
* Resolutions, Memorials adopted: 3

Bills Passed by Chamber
(and pending in the other)
* Senate: 21
* House of Representatives: 40

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