Take a Stand
This week at the Madison Liberty Institute, members of our BrushFires 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 is eagerly preparing for the screening of O.U.R.'s "Operation Toussaint" 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 (the halfway point) of the 2020 Legislative Session. We encourage you to continue following along and get involved by contacting your elected officials.
Stand for Family
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
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Legislative Update!
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 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
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
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Brushfires:
If you are interested in starting a BrushFires group in your county or community, please click HERE to learn more about our civic engagement project and how you can get involved.
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Spark Freedom:
Get Ready for Exciting Events Ahead!
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Operation Toussaint Showing in Idaho Falls and Rexburg!
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.
For additional information, please contact Ms. Madison DaBell.
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Liberty Resource:
Focus on the Family
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
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Meet Brennen Hawkes
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 to learn more about Brennen.
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H0308: Handheld devices, restriction ban
H0309: Budget stabilization fund
H0341: Medical Billing
- Status: House, Health & Welfare
H0342: Telehealth services
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Health & Welfare Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
H0346: Distracted driving
- Status: House, Transportation & Defense
H0347: Bond elections, eleven months
H0358: Daylight saving time, exemption
H0359: Property tax repeal
- Status: House, Ways & Means
H0361: Abortion, illegal
- Status: Status: House, Ways & Means
H0364: Education, school year start date
H0379: Presidential primary, party change
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, State Affairs
H0391: Youth athletes, chiropractors
- Status: House, Health & Welfare
H0393: School levy, bond elections, dates
- Status: House, State Affairs
H0394: Concealed weapons, legal residents
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H0402: Child protection, training
- Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
H0403: Child protection, parental right6
H0406: Female genital mutilation, child
- Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
S1226: Civil Rights
- Status: Senate, State Affairs
S1232: Inmate Savings Accounts
- Status: Senate, Passed. House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
S1241: Legalize Hemp
- Status: Senate, State Affairs
S1247: Wolf Zones
- Status: Senate, Resources & Environment
S103: Warrantless arrest
- Status: Senate, State Affairs
H0413: City council elections, districts
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, State Affairs
H0455: Child protection, reporting
- Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
H0465: Genital mutiliation, gender percep
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
H0466: Marriage, age
- Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
H0494: Grocery tax credit
- Status: House, Revenue & Taxation
H0500: Fairness in women’s sports act
- Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
H0507: Public moneys, abortion providers
- Status: House, State Affairs
H0509: Bith Certificates
- Status: House, Judiciary, Rules & Administration
H0516: Concealed weapons, citizens
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H0310: Background checks, sources
H0313: Acupuncture, licensing
H0330: Non-Resident Hunting License Fee
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading
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H0332: Driver’s licenses, issuance, fees
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading
H0351: Medicaid reimbursements
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Third Reading
S1275: Insurance, contraceptive, six month
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H0315: Controlled Substances schedule I
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Passed. Signed by Governor 02/13/20.
H0321: Liquor, plazas, theaters
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Passed. Signed by Governor 02/11/20
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H0343: Bonded wine warehouses
- Status: House, Passed. Senate, Passed, Signed by Governor 02/11/20
S1249: Choose life license plate
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H0312: Daycare facilities, licensing
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H0378: Legislature, filling of vacancies
- Status: House, Failed 28-42-0
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Legislative Progress Report:
Week 6 (as of 02.14.2020)
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Legislation
- New legislation prepared: 527
- Changes, amendments, and engrossment: 71
- Total legislation: 598
Introductions
- Bills: 330
- Resolutions, Memorials, Proclamations (both houses): 40
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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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