Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) introduced HB 2, No Funds for Abortion Act, largely focused on responding to the Boise City Council resolution. HB 2 punishes cities and counties that fail to enforce Idaho law relating to abortion and requires the Idaho State Tax Commission to withhold tax revenue if officials are found to violate the law.
Additionally, Rep. Skaug’s legislation clarifies confusion regarding the term “promote” used in the original bill. Fear grew last summer when many in education were concerned that they could be in legal trouble when having a classroom discussion on the topic of abortion. The amended language provides clarity and allows discussions to take place in schools, colleges, or universities.
HB 2 moved quickly through the House State Affairs Committee and now awaits its third reading on the House floor.
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