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.

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 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

As the Idaho Legislature concludes its second week, several bills have been introduced to committees and moved onto the House floor. Two bills, House Bill 7 and House

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

Possessing marijuana in Idaho could soon be punishable by a minimum $300 fine. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced a bill Thursday to add the mandatory minimum penalty, because he said first-time offenders receive punishments with inconsistent sanctions. The new minimum fine would not apply to minors.

In existing Idaho law, it is a felony to possess more than 3 ounces of marijuana, punishable by up to five years in prison, or up to a $10,000 fine, or both.

The House Judiciary and Rules Committee on Wednesday voted 10-4 to send HB 7 to the full House for a full vote.

An Idaho legislator Rep. Bruce Skaug hasproposed a bill advocating for a minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession in the state.Rep. Bruc

The House Judiciary and Rules Committee on Wednesday voted 10-4 to send HB 7 to the full House for a full vote, after another motion to kill the bill failed narrowly in a 6-8 vote.

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.

JFAC is also debating pay increases for Idaho’s 25,000 state employees, but those discussions devolved on Thursday and the committee didn’t take action on any of the considered proposals.