Sine Die is a Latin term, meaning “without day.” Its contemporary use generally refers to legislative sessions, signifying that lawmakers have finished their work and have no intention of meeting again. There’s an interesting tension that lingers, however, because the governor has ten days after adjournment to sign or veto bills. So even though there’s […]
Just a week ago Idaho’s Capitol bubbled with activity, as the Legislature fulfilled its commitment to adjourn before the end of the week. Today that frenzied vigor is absent from the two-block-long hallways, curving staircases and marbled open rotunda. An echoing stillness is left behind, occasionally interrupted by the relatively few remaining staff who work […]
March Newsletter: Surprise Ending for Safe Routes to School Bill, Hello Spring: It’s Time to Ride, The Best Bike Movies in the World, and more! Read it online now. Special thanks to Rep. Janet Trujillo (R), Idaho Falls, and Rep. Mathew W. Mat Erpelding (D), Boise, the co-sponsors of H334, which addresses Safe Routes to […]
Please call or email Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and ask him to sign House Bill 334, which addresses Safe Routes to School! (contact info below) Idaho Walk Bike Alliance Presented Legislation, Idaho Legislature Responded 2017 marks a significant milestone in Idaho Walk Bike Alliance’s history—for the first time, we sponsored a bill in the Idaho […]
Idaho Walk Bike Alliance is closely following developments on legislation pertaining to walking and bicycling safety to keep our members informed. Read the latest legislative update of the session now. This update covers: a bill to designate state funding for Safe Routes to School snow removal rolling coal Check back frequently for more updates as […]
We are waiting for a House Transportation and Defense Committee hearing date for Senate Bill 1121. And YOU CAN HELP! Please contact the representatives on this Committee and urge them to hold a hearing for, and support, this bill, which will establish a statewide Safe Routes to School Program to improve the health and safety of […]
