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Benewah County Politics

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Recent Legislative & Judicial Impacts

Newest laws, rulings, executive actions, and local policy changes being tracked for Benewah County relevance.

Legislative Passed High

Idaho S1313 - Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.

This bill amends earlier law to allow pharmacists to voluntarily register as naturopathic doctors.
Legislative Active Moderate

Idaho Legislature passes bill to expand prison sex abuse law

Affected area: Law Enforcement

The Idaho Legislature has recently passed a bill expanding the state’s prison sex abuse law. This legislative change a...
Judicial Appealed High

Federal Court Limits Enforcement of Idaho Restroom Law

Affected area: Other

"The injunction prevents the law's enforcement against transgender individuals seeking to use government and public acco...
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