Idaho Democrats pushed for a jobs package and ethics reform at the start of this legislative term. At the end, none of these proposals made it very far. They announced Friday they’ll renew their efforts next year. Democrats also want a constitutional amendment to guard against mandated medical procedures.
Idaho Senate Ethics Panel Members: Chairman Dean Mortimer (R-Idaho Falls), Sen. Elliot Werk (D-Boise), Sen. Diane Bilyeu (D-Pocatello), Sen. Dan Schmidt (D-Moscow)
The ethics investigation of Sen. Monty Pearce (R-New Plymouth) began Monday. Pearce is accused of a potential conflict of interest over his personal oil and gas holdings.