Most will agree, 2020 was a hard year. Throughout our local, state, and national government we have witnessed first hand our Constitutional rights being eroded. We come to see that when decisions and power are centralized, a republic begins to wither. This is why our Founders inserted so many checks and balances into the federal Constitution and why they knew that any level of government must have clearly defined limits. We believe that the Idaho Legislature is taking important steps to ensure our state and local government stays within those clear, defined limits outlined in our State Constitution. We are eager to see where the current legislation will go and what other action may be taken during the session to protect our Constitutional rights along with important checks and balances on Idaho's government.
Also, keep in mind that this is an important time for Idahoans to voice their concerns and participate in the process of our self-governing republic.We encourage you to find out who your legislators are and how to contact them. If you would like to follow the legislative session, hearings will be streamed live and some committees will be taking public testimony virtually HERE. Current legislative proposals may be found HERE.
We are excited to continue to work with you to "secure the blessings of liberty" here in our great state of Idaho.
Sincerely,
Legislation on the Move...
House Bill 1 (H0001) - Disasters, Governor’s Powers Status: House State Affairs Committee 1-minute summary
House Bill 2 (H0002) - Bond, Levy Elections, Disclosures Status: Printing, Moving to Committee 1-minute summary
House Bill 3 (H0003) - Child Protection, Neglect Status: Printing, Moving to Committee 1-minute summary
House Bill 4 (H0004) - Disasters, Parents Rights Status: Printing, Moving to Committee 1-minute summary
House Concurrent Resolution 1 (HCR001) - Disaster Declaration Ended Status: House State Affairs Committee 1-minute summary
House Concurrent Resolution 2 (HCR002) - Gatherings, Group Size Status: Printing, Moving to Committee 1-minute summary
House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR001) - Sessions of the Legislature Status: House State Affairs Committee 1-minute summary
Senate Bill 1 (S1001) - Disasters, Definitions Status: Senate State Affairs Committee
Senate Bill 2 (S1002) - Disaster, Payments Status: Senate State Affairs Committee 1-minute summary
Senate Bill 3 - (S1003) - Martial Law, Governor’s Authority Status: Senate State Affairs Committee 1-minute summary
Idaho Legislators Hit The Ground Running with a 2021 Conservative Agenda
A group of conservative state legislators and Idaho’s Lieutenant Governor plan to hit the ground running with an Idaho Conservative Agenda for the 2021 Legislative Session. The agenda seeks to lower taxes, reduce government, and restore freedoms. The conservative legislators believe it is time to re-assert important checks and balances and restore the balance of power between the state's branches of government.
Do you know who represents you in the state legislature?
Do you know who your local representatives and state senator are? We highly encourage you to find out and send them an email to introduce yourself as well as express your opinions.
“It does not take a majority to prevail… but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.”
– Samuel Adams
The Madison Liberty Institute is an independent research and educational organization whose mission is to promote the founding principles of the American republic, free-market solutions, and “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” Our vision is a freer, more prosperous future. One where our neighbors and future leaders understand and champion the virtues and institutions that create a more harmonious society and protect our rights to life, liberty, property, conscience, and the pursuit of happiness.
