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Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Fine Local Governments for Unauthorized Flags
The bill imposes $2,000 daily fines per non-approved flag and enables the attorney general to sue governments to enforce the law, targeting Boise's pride flag display.
- On Tuesday, the Idaho Senate voted 26-8 to pass a bill allowing the state to fine local governments $2,000 daily for displaying flags not on the Legislature's approved list.
- House Bill 561 targets the city of Boise for flying an LGBTQ+ Pride flag, aiming to close a loophole after officials designated the banner as an official city flag to bypass a 2025 restriction.
- Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador would enforce penalties through lawsuits, though the bill requires him to warn the government entity and allow up to 10 days to "cure" the violation before filing.
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Idaho Republicans Target Boise Pride Flag With New Fines
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate has passed legislation that would impose fines on local governments, including the city of Boise, for displaying flags not included on a state-approved list, escalating a dispute over the use of LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property. The bill, approved in a 26-8 vote, would impose fines of up to $2,000 per day for each unauthorized flag flown by a government entity. Lawmakers backing the measure say it is intended…
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