‘What are we doing?’: Idaho bill to impose minimum marijuana fines heads for House vote
If an Idaho bill becomes law, the minimum fine for possessing even a small amount of marijuana will be higher than almost any other misdemeanor in the state, including a number of violent crimes, such as assault, battery, domestic violence and attempted strangulation.
Idaho bill proposes $300 minimum fine for possessing less than three ounces of cannabis
A controversial bill, H-B 7, is advancing in the Idaho state legislature, proposing a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for possession of less than three ounces of
Idaho Lawmakers Approve Bill To Set Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession
We heard some extremely compelling arguments in testimony today that dealt with the use of medicinal marijuana, and honestly, maybe that’s a conversation that this body should have.” By Mia Maldonado,
Idaho bill proposes $300 fine for marijuana possession under three ounces
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that could impose harsher penalties for marijuana possession. House Bill 7 aims to enforce a minimum $300 fine for anyone caught
Idaho legislator proposes minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession
An Idaho legislator Rep. Bruce Skaug hasproposed a bill advocating for a minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession in the state.Rep. Bruc
New Idaho Bill Would Set Mandatory Minimum Fine For Marijuana Possession
We do not want this to become a marijuana state.” By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun A Nampa legislator introduced a bill on Thursday to implement a $300 minimum fine for adults possessing three ounces or less of marijuana.
Bill establishing minimum $300 fine for marijuana possession passes Idaho House committee
A bill to implement a minimum $300 fine for adults possessing three ounces of marijuana or less is moving forward to the Idaho House floor. After two hours of testimony and lengthy debate among committee members,
Penalties in Idaho could change under latest law targeting already-illegal marijuana
Possessing marijuana in Idaho could soon be punishable by a minimum $300 fine. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced a bill ...
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Bill which proposes minimum fine for marijuana heads to Idaho House
BOISE, Idaho — After two hours of testimony, a House committee voted to send to the floor a bill creating a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for possession of marijuana, less than 3 ounces.
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'It's just pot:' Kind Idaho begins work to decriminalize marijuana
Kind Idaho wants to put a measure on the 2026 ballot to decriminalize cannabis. The group has twice failed to get cannabis ...
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I.F. man charged in trafficking marijuana, meth, cocaine
An Idaho Falls man was arrested after Idaho Falls Police seized over four pounds of marijuana and other narcotics on Jan. 9.
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Conservation groups ready to defend millions in Montana marijuana tax revenue
In the four years since the Montana Legislature created the framework to legalize recreational marijuana, tax revenue has ...
Idaho Legislative Notebook: Idaho lawmakers consider pay raises for judges, 25,000 state employees
JFAC is also debating pay increases for Idaho’s 25,000 state employees, but those discussions devolved on Thursday and the ...
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HB 7: Fine for marijuana will create financial burden
Regarding a portion of HB 7, specifically the changes to penalties for possession of 3 oz. or less of marijuana. This bill classifies possession of 3 oz. or less of marijuana as a misdemeanor, with a ...
Idaho Republican reintroduces bill to end state prohibition on private, armed militias
Moscow, a military veteran and​ retired city police officer, has spearheaded a similar bill the prior two legislative sessions.