US EditionHouse Committee Rejects Bill to Eliminate Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs
A 7-7 committee tie kept the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs intact despite calls for its elimination to cut government bloat, representing 14% of the state's population.
- On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee tied 7-7, blocking Rep. Heather Scott 's draft to dissolve the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs.
- Rep. Heather Scott cited last year's Department of Government Efficiency task force review of government 'bloat' and its recommendation to explore phased funding removal with private fundraising.
- Scott claimed a $1.6 million budget, but the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs' records show a half-million annually, with just under $260,000 from donations and cigarette tax, according to Ramos.
- Several Republicans joined Democrats in opposing immediate introduction, and Rep. Heather Scott said she might not refile the measure after Gov. Brad Little opposed defunding the commission.
- With just over 14% of Idaho's population Hispanic, the student leadership program tied to higher graduation continues under interim director Annette Valenzuela Tipton after Margie Gonzalez retired.
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House committee rejects bill to eliminate Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs
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Idaho lawmakers rejected draft legislation Thursday to eliminate the Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs, which serves as a bridge between the government and the state’s growing Latino population. The move comes after the Legislature’s Elon Musk-emulating DOGE committee looked into the commission. DOGE refers to the Department of Government Efficiency, though repealing the commission would ...
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