1
WELCOME TO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT 2017
80 Years of Shaping Character, Changing Communities and Engaging Minds
IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to provide the platform upon which youth may be launched
to a better understanding of the principles and methods of our democratic form of
government and discover how, through firsthand experience, to make changes for the
betterment of our state.
OUR EMPHASIS
The Idaho YMCA Youth in Government Program is a project in citizenship, designed to
bring Idaho high school students practical experience and understanding of the processes
by which we govern ourselves, by actual participation in legislative, judicial and journalism
roles. We seek to inspire youth to develop integrity and social responsibility as they think
through some of the problems we face as a state and to accept some personal
responsibility for helping to solve these problems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATE SESSION
Table of Contents
Thank You
Letter from Idaho State Governor
Letter from Idaho Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton
1
2-3
4
5
LEGISLATIVE
Workshop and Orientation
Advisor Committee times and Locations
Legislative Agenda
Letter from the YMCA Idaho Youth Governor
Elected Legislative Officials and Press Staff
Capital Map
Committee Assignments
House Bills
Senate Bills
Delegation Rosters
2018 Elected Offices
80th Anniversary Celebration and Autograph Page
6-7
7-8
8-10
11
12
13
14-17
18-52
53-85
86-96
97
98
YOUTH SUPREME COURT
Youth Supreme Court Agenda
Letter from the YMCA Idaho Youth Chief Justice
Elected Youth Supreme Court Officials
Co-Counsel Assignments
Court Cases
Youth Supreme Court Resources
99-100
101
102
102-103
104-121
122-124
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
1
THANK YOU
YMCA Youth in Government has been a successful program for 80 years and has impacted
thousands of high school students throughout the state of Idaho because of the many
dedicated advisors, state committee members, volunteers and donors.
DELEGATION ADVISORS
NORTH CENTRAL:
Pam Danielson and Cindy Beck: Orofino High School
Susan Morris and Tesse Pineda: Grangeville High School
SOUTH CENTRAL:
Matt Mallory and Jared Higgs: Oakley High School
SOUTHEAST:
Robin Christensen and Pam Fleischmann: Highland High School
Jared Hillier and Tabetha Bissegger: Bear Lake High School
Kevin Ramsey and Julia Matson: Leadore High School
Scott Lambert: Blackfoot High School
SOUTHWEST:
Cheryl Adams and James Langan: Caldwell High School
Cindy Wilson and Teegan Carter: Capitol High School
Joel Segraves: Centennial High School
John Petti and Linda Lord: Mountain Home High School
Kelli Jeffress and Josh Williamson: Caldwell YMCA
Melissa Stephenson: Eagle High School
STATE COMMITTEE
Justice Joel Horton
Cindy Wilson
Codi Cronin
Karen Lansing
Phil Reberger
Judge Laurie Fortier Tyler Anderson
Dr. Ross Burkhart
Cheryl Adams
FINANCIAL DONORS
ACE- Attorney’s for Civic Education
Idaho Law Foundation
ESP Printing and Mailing
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
2
THANK YOU
Whether behind the scenes, attending meetings or leading groups of youth, the YMCA
Youth in Government volunteers make every State Session, Regional Conference, and
Youth Supreme Court Competition a huge success.
Melanie Gagnepain
ASISU Student Body
Brent Hill
Alex Herrera
Jeff Sykes
David Duro
Codi Cronin
Mary Sue Jones
Makayla Muir
Scott Bedke
Helena Kruczynska
Soo Lee Bruce-Smith
Boise State ROTC
Terri Franks-Smith
BSU Student Volunteers
Boise State University
Lewis-Clark State College
Idaho State University
Dennis Tanikuni
Judicial Assistant to Honorable Justice Horton
Arranged ISU for Southeast Conference
Senate President Pro Tem
Speaker for the Southwest Regional Conference
Meuleman Mollerup LLP, prepared Court cases
CEO, YMCA and Opening Joint Session Speaker
YMCA Youth in Government Director
Arranged Senate rooms for State Session
Speaker for the Southeast Regional Conference
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Designed Bill Book Covers
Arranged LCSC for North Central Regional Conference
Color Guard at State Session
Arranged House rooms for State Session
Boise State Political Science Student Volunteers
Southwest Regional Conference
North Central Regional Conference
Southeast Regional Conference
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Assistant Director of
Governmental Affairs
State Capitol Building
Idaho State Supreme Court Building
US Bank, Moffat Thomas Law Office
The Riverside Hotel
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
3
C .L.“B UT C H” O T TE R
GOVERNOR
March 6, 2017
Dear Students
Welcome to the annual Idaho YMCA Youth in Government Program!
This event will give you firsthand experience in the legislative, executive and judicial
branches of our State government, as well as a better understanding of the democratic
principles underlying the processes of governance. This unique event will further
prepare you for active citizenship and public service.
As you participate in the YMCA Youth in Government Program, please remember this
quote from President John Quincy Adams: “If your actions inspire others to dream
more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
You, the students of Idaho, are our future leaders and visionaries. This annual program
reflects a hope that we all may be inspired to “dream more, learn more, do more and
become more” in service to our citizens, our communities, and our country.
Once again, I welcome you to this great event. Your participation shows your passion
for the political process and the essential but purposely limited role that our form of
government plays in the everyday lives of citizens.
I will you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.
As Always – Idaho, “Esto Perpetua”
C.L. “Butch” Otter
Governor of Idaho
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
4
STATE CAPITOL BOISE, IDAHO 83720 (208) 334-2100
THE STATE OF IDAHO
SUPREME COURT
JOEL D. HORTON
JUSTICE
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0101
(208) 334-2207
Dear Participants in Idaho’s YMCA Youth in Government Program:
On behalf of the Treasure Valley YMCA Youth in Government Statewide Committee,
I welcome you to the 2017 state session. It is our hope that through your participation in
the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of Youth in Government, you will become a
more knowledgeable citizen, better equipped to help guide the future of your state and
nation, and that you will have fun as you learn! What better way to learn about
democratic government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship than by assuming
the roles of leaders and doing the work of government? The lessons and skills learned in
Youth in Government that can be applied later in your lives include learning to advocate
for ideas that are important to you, learning to respect and value the opinions of others,
and learning how those who disagree on issues can debate civilly and courteously, with
passion but without rancor. We hope that you will treasure your experience here and will
share your newfound knowledge and skills with your families, classmates, and
communities. Perhaps your experiences at YMCA Youth in Government will even inspire
you to consider a career in public service.
On behalf of the Statewide Committee, I want to thank the many educators,
volunteers, state government officials, and dedicated YMCA employees who have devoted
countless hours to planning and presenting this Youth in Government session and the
regional conferences that preceded it. They deserve our warmest appreciation for making
this program possible.
Best wishes for a challenging, interesting, and fun learning experience, and thank
you for contributing toward making this 2017 Youth in Government session a success.
Sincerely,
Joel D. Horton, Justice
YMCA Youth in Government
Statewide Committee
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
5
WORKSHOPS/ORIENTATIONS/MEETINGS
Workshops/Orientations
Legislative Leadership
GROUP 1 Senators, Representatives,
Delegates in training, Committee
chairs
GROUP 2 Senators, Representatives,
Delegates in training, Committee
chairs
Legislative Aides, Pages and
Parliamentarians
Lobbyists
Press staff
SCHEDULE
LOCATION
ADVISOR
Thursday
10:00am-10:45am
WW53
Thursday
10:00am-10:45am
House
Chambers
Pam Fleischmann
Thursday
10:00am-10:45am
Senate
Chambers
Joel Segraves
Room EW40
Cheryl Adams
Room EW20
Dennis Tanikuni
Room 403
Bill Manny and Bill
Dentzer
Justice Joel Horton
Thursday
10:00am-10:45am
Thursday
10:00am-10:45am
Thursday
10:00am-10:45am
Youth Supreme Court Participants
Thursday
8:00am-8:45am
WW02
Advisors
Thursday
11:00am-11:25am
Room E143
Dr. Ross Burkhart
Codi Cronin
Meetings
Delegate-in-Training Meeting
Lobbyist Meeting
Thursday
3:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm-4:00pm
EW40
Codi Cronin
WW02
Stacy Lamb
House
Chambers
Pam Fleischmann
Senate
Chambers
Cheryl Adams
Chambers
House
Senate
House
Senate
Thursday
11:00am-11:30am
3:00pm-5:30pm
Thursday
11:00am-11:30am
3:00pm-5:30pm
Friday
9:45am-1:00pm
Friday
9:45am-1:00pm
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
Pam Fleischmann
Cheryl Adams
6
COMMITTEE TIMES AND LOCATIONS
THURSDAY APRIL 20th FROM 12:45pm-2:30pm
COMMITTEE
LOCATION
House State Affairs
EW42
House Education
EW40
House Transportation and Defense
EW20
House Health and Welfare
EW41
Senate Health and Welfare
WW17
Senate Education
WW55
Senate State Affairs
WW53
Senate Environment, Energy and Tech.
WW54
ADVISORS
Matt Mallory and Jared Higgs
Cheryl Adams and Melissa
Stephenson
Kevin Ramsey and Julie
Matson
Teegan Carter and Scott
Lambert
Susan Morris and Craig
Morris
Jared Hillier and Tabetha
Bissegger
Kelli Jeffress and John Petti
Pam Fleischmann and Robin
Christensen
FRIDAY APRIL 21st FROM 8:15AM TO 9:30AM
COMMITTEE
LOCATION
House State Affairs
EW42
House Education
EW40
House Transportation and Defense
EW20
House Health and Welfare
EW41
Senate Health and Welfare
WW17
Senate Education
WW55
Senate State Affairs
WW53
Senate Environment, Energy and Tech.
WW54
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ADVISORS
Jared Hillier and Tabetha
Bissegger
John Petti and Pam
Fleischmann
Susan Morris and Craig
Morris
Melissa Stephenson and Kelli
Jeffress
Kevin Ramsey and Julie
Matson
Teegan Cater and Scott
Lambert
Cheryl Adams and Robin
Christensen
Matt Mallory and Jared Higgs
7
Idaho YMCA Youth in Government State Session
2017 YOUTH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
April 19th, 2017
Wednesday
6:00-9:00pm State Session Registration
Riverside Hotel
April 20th, 2017
Thursday
8:00am
Opening Session Rehearsal
Youth Governor
Youth Governor- Elect
Lieutenant Governor
Speaker of the House
Floor Leaders
Secretary of State
Sergeant at Arms
8:55am
All Delegates Seated
9:00am
OPENING JOINT SESSION
Call to Order
House Chambers
Rhone Grajcar
Alexia Peck
Triden Mitchell
Conner Coutts
(Gideon Gruel, Ion Dina, Amrit Singh, Blakely Payton)
Marissa Kennedy
(House- Joel Vega, Senate- Avery Carlsen)
Escorted into Chambers
Youth Elected Officials
Youth Governor
Introduction of Justice Joel Horton
Introduction of State Judges and Legislative Officials
Key Note Speaker
Treasure Valley Family YMCA CEO
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
Sergeant-at-Arms
Joel Vega
Rhone Grajcar
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
Honorable Justice Joel Horton
David Duro
Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance
Boise State University ROTC
Prayer
House Chaplain
Cole Leavitt
Honorable Justice Joel Horton
Swearing in of Youth Government Elected Officials
Introduction of YMCA CEO
Treasure Valley Family YMCA CEO
Introduction of Key Note Speaker
Idaho YMCA Youth Governor’s Message
Escort from Chambers
Key Speakers
YMCA CEO David Duro
Key Note Speaker
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
David Duro
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
Youth Governor
Rhone Grajcar
Floor Leaders
8
State Legislative and Youth Supreme Court Officials
Youth Elected Officials
Joint Session Adjourn
10:00am
Workshops
Legislative Leadership
(Elected Officials, House and Senate Leadership)
GROUP 1 Senators, Representatives and
Delegates-in-Training, Committee Chairs
GROUP 2 Senators, Representatives,
Delegates-in-Training, Committee Chairs
Legislative Aides, Pages, and Secretaries
Lobbyists Orientation
Press Staff Orientation
WW53
House Chambers
Senate Chambers
Room EW40
Room EW20
Room 403
11:00am
Advisor Orientation
Room E 413
11:00am
House Convenes—First Reading of the Bills
Speaker of the House
Roll Call, Chief Clerk of the House
Introduction of Floor Leaders
Floor Leader
Assistant Floor Leader
House Chambers
Conner Coutts
Makinlee Cranney
Conner Coutts
Gideon Gruel
Amrit Singh
11:00am
Senate Convenes—First Reading of the Bills
Lieutenant Governor Presiding
Roll Call, Secretary of the Senate
Introduction of Floor Leaders
Floor Leader
Assistant Floor Leader
Senate Chambers
Triden Mitchell
Elizabeth Cuevas
Triden Mitchell
Ion Dina
Blakely Payton
11:30am
Adjourn for Lunch
11:30am
Lunch (Provided by the YMCA)
12:30pm
Prepare for Legislative Committees to Meet
(Refer to Committee Roster and attend appropriate committee meeting)
12:45pm
Legislative Committees Convene
House Education………………………………………………Room EW40
House Health and Welfare……………………………….Room EW41
House State Affairs………………………………………….Room EW42
House Transportation and Defense………………..Room EW20
Senate Education…………………………………………….Room WW55
Senate Health and Welfare……………………………..Room WW17
Senate State Affairs………………………………………..Room WW53
Senate Environment, Energy and Tech………….Room WW54
2:45pm
House Rules Committee
Speaker of the House
Chief Clerk of the House
Floor Leader
House Committee Chairs
Joe R. Williams Conference Rm.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
House Chambers
Conner Coutts
Makinlee Cranney
Gideon Gruel
9
2:45pm
Senate Rules Committee
Lieutenant Governor Presiding
Secretary of the Senate
Floor Leader
Senate Committee Chairs
Senate Chambers
Triden Mitchell
Elizabeth Cuevas
Ion Dina
3:00pm
House Session—Move to Third reading of the Bills
House Chambers
3:00pm
Senate Session—Move to Third reading of the Bills
Senate Chambers
3:00pm
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
Lobbyists Meeting
Delegates-in-Training Meeting
Governor’s Press Conference
House and Senate Adjourn
Dinner provided by YMCA
YMCA Free Activities
Room WW02
Room EW40
Room WW02
Pursuit- West YMCA
West YMCA
April 21st, 2017
Friday
8:15am
Committees Meet to Consider Bills
9:30am
Rules Committees Meet
9:45am
House Session: Receive and Debate Bills
Speaker of the House
Roll Call, Chief Clerk of the House
Messages and Communications
House Chambers
Conner Coutts
Makinlee Cranney
Conner Coutts
9:45am
Senate Session: Receive and Debate Bills
Lieutenant Governor Presiding
Roll Call, Secretary of the Senate
Messages and Communications
Senate Chambers
Triden Mitchell
Elizabeth Cuevas
Triden Mitchell
12:00pm
Closing Joint Session
Speaker of the House Presiding
Youth Chief Justice’s Remarks
Youth Governor’s Closing Remarks
Lieutenant Governors Remarks
Remark’s from the YMCA
Closing Speaker’s Remarks
Benediction, Senate Chaplain
House Chambers
Conner Coutts
Lauren Goldman
Rhone Grajcar
Triden Mitchell
Codi Cronin
Conner Coutts
Seth Matson
1:00pm
Adjournment, Sine Die
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
10
2017 YOUTH GOVERNOR
Dear Idaho YMCA Youth in Government Delegates and Advisors,
Welcome to the 2017 Idaho YMCA Youth in Government State Session. Exciting times are
ahead of us, as we once again meet on the steps of the Capitol Building in Boise. It is here
where we’ll be given the opportunity to debate a wide range of bills and cases with our
peers from all over the great state of Idaho. You might find yourself elbow to elbow in
committee with someone who lives hundreds of miles away from you, or sharing the
bench with a person who lives a life totally unlike yours. This opportunity we have to
participate in and learn about democracy should not be taken for granted, it is something
that many people around the world are still fighting and dying for. It is a shining example
of what makes this country great.
2016 was a particularly tumultuous year for government in America. It was not a model
time for civility or cooperation. People on both sides of the political spectrum found
themselves the subject provocation and attacks. As we go into the conference, I want you
all to remember that your peers on the other side of the aisle are people too, and that we
are all commonly motivated by a desire to help our state and country. There’s also been a
lot of tribalism in our institutions, or refusing to vote or think outside of your own group.
During our state session, I encourage you to evaluate issues for yourself, and not to think
based on a group, school, or party. Let’s show the world that our generation is capable of
working together and making progress.
I’m very excited to work with you all this coming year, and I have no doubt that we will
accomplish things that we can take pride in.
Rhone Grajcar
2017 Youth Governor
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
11
ELECTED LEGISLATIVE OFFICIALS
YOUTH GOVERNOR-ELECT
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Highland High School
Caldwell YMCA Delegation
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SECRETARY OF STATE
Alexia Peck
Triden Mitchell
Conner Coutts
Marrisa Kennedy
Highland High School
Grangeville High School
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
Caldwell High School
Oakley High School
HOUSE FLOOR LEADER
SENATE FLOOR LEADER
Highland High School
Caldwell High School
ASSISTANT HOUSE FLOOR LEADER
Amrit Singh
ASSISTANT SENATE FLOOR LEADER
Blakely Payton
Grangeville High School
Oakley High School
Elizabeth Cuevas
Gideon Gruel
Makinlee Cranney
Ion Dina
PRESS STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Autumn Dlouhy
Orofino High School
PRESS STAFF
Maddie Dowen
Mayra Rodriguez
Zahnyvee George
Emily Corbett
Caldwell YMCA
Orofino High School
Blackfoot High School
Oakley High School
REPORTERS
Hope Ganieany
Stetson Keetch
Jed Muhlestein
Alexis Walker
Capital High School
Bear Lake High School
Oakley High School
Mountain Home High School
Emilee Estep
Kala Martinez
Eagle High School
Orofino High School
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
12
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
13
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
HOUSE EDUCATION: EW40
NAME
Spencer Crane
Maria Campos
Tyler Bassett
Daxton Gillette
Maddison Bolinder
Saydie Garcia
Clayton Brown
Emily Dock
Anna Beyeler
Camron Manker
Yanira Madrigal
Andrea Nguyen
Shanaya Fox
Bryanna Storm
Timothy Papenfuss
Kilee Wilson
Walt Schwarting
Luke Bedeil
Addy Johnson
Jared Moore
McCall Bennion
KodiAnn Skinner
Joel Vega
Dominick Carl
Kenna Stokes
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist-No vote
Sergeant of Arms House- No Vote
Page- No vote
Page- No vote
SCHOOL
Bear Lake
Caldwell
Bear Lake
Oakley
Blackfoot
Highland
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Capital
Mountain Home
Eagle
Orofino
Bear Lake
Highland
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Bear Lake
Caldwell
Mountain Home
Grangeville
HOUSE HEALTH AND WELFARE: EW41
NAME
Spencer Muhonen
Tanner Jones
DJ Hillier
Kalli Manning
Cole Leavitt
Michael Doughty
Hannah Webster
McKenzee Bass
McCoy Clark
Corbin Beets
Emily Fales
Kat Blackwell
Ethan Simpson
Araya Rasmussen
Lexi Schwartz
Royal Madison
Keatyn Cummins
Stephen Goldman
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL
Highland
Oakley
Bear Lake
Oakley
Highland
Grangeville
Caldwell
Caldwell
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Mountain Home
Eagle
Orofino
Orofino
Centennial
Highland
Grangeville
14
Leslie Alcaraz
Rachel Bond
Taylor Bostick
Grace VanGunten
Deug Min Choe
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Page- No vote
Page- No vote
Delegate-in–Training- No vote
Caldwell
Eagle
Grangeville
Grangeville
Mountain Home
HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS: EW42
NAME
Katheryn Lohmeier
Kiya Kelsey
Melonie Roberts
Kobe Martin
Gideon Gruel
Spencer Mullen
TJ Wiltse
Kayla Noe
Brie Beyeler
Portia Dye
Genaro Huitron
Jai Banson
Lexi Ogaard
Grace Gwin
Bayley Noah
Trent Brown
Makinlee Cranney
Beka Gertler
Hewstyn Beck
Yash Patel
Jackson McEwan
Nicole Sparano
Adrian Ramirez
Kyle Frei
Mercedes Mason
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Representative
Representative
House Floor Leader- Can vote
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Chief Clerk of the House- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Page- No vote
Page- No vote
Delegate-in-Training- No vote
SCHOOL
Mountain Home
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
Oakley
Highland
Highland
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Mountain Home
Eagle
Orofino
Centennial
Oakley
Bear Lake
Oakley
Highland
Capital
Orofino
Grangeville
Grangeville
Mountain Home
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE: EW20
NAME
Jace Yacuk
Taylor Eddie
Jared DeClark
Mason Hale
Sam Mitton
Lizzy Kowallis
Amrit Singh
Wyatt Perry
Kim Hunter
Logan Ramsey
Lita Forse
Megan Rodgers
Victoria Chang
Conner Coutts
Heath May
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Assistant House Floor Leader- Can vote
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Representative
Speaker of the House- Can vote
Representative
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL
Eagle
Highland
Bear Lake
Oakley
Oakley
Highland
Grangeville
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Mountain Home
Highland
Eagle
15
Elizabeth Collins
Jeff Wu
Peyton Johnson
Sierra Cole
Matt West
Kenny Miller
Dante Haeberle
Sydni Schoo
Hayden Hill
Representative
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Parliamentarian- No vote
Page- No vote
Page- No vote
Orofino
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
Capital
Orofino
Orofino
Mountain Home
Grangeville
Grangeville
SENATE EDUCATION: WW55
NAME
Cati Worwood
Jesse Beck
Matthew Humpherys
Bryton Cooper
Logan Ramsey
Bryon Beams
Lorena Rivera
Ellie Van DeGraff
Christiana Warner
Talia Elquist
Triden Mitchell
Kori Passey
Maiser Pickett
Colby Kennedy
Andi Waters
Anna Bailey
William Riggs
Jack Kennedy
Julia Altman
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Lieutenant Governor- Can vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Page- No vote
Delegate-in-Training- No vote
SCHOOL
Caldwell YMCA
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
Oakley
Highland
Caldwell
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Eagle
Oakley
Caldwell YMCA
Bear Lake
Oakley
Grangeville
Caldwell YMCA
Capital
Capital
Grangeville
Bear Lake
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE: WW17
NAME
Ivan Vazquez
Emmanuel Cerros
Braxton Stewart
Kim Santillan
Justin Biebow
Ion Dina
Seth Matson
Max Smay
Ethan Ingram
Cassidy Campbell
Eilish McDonagh
Corben Fowler
Michael Told
Lexi Case
Brian Villalon
Nate Griswold
Olivia Love
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senate Floor Leader- Can vote
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL
Capital
Caldwell
Bear Lake
Blackfoot
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Capital
Mountain Home
Orofino
Centennial
Blackfoot
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Eagle
16
Justin Zweifel
Kirsten Olson
Ben Castaneda
Page- No vote
Page- No vote
Delegate-in-Training- No vote
Orofino
Grangeville
Oakley
SENATE STATE AFFAIRS: WW53
NAME
Luke Augustus
Avery Carlsen
Brynn Westover
Kaden Marchetti
Katrina Frei
Abi Findley
Noah Rohrdanz
Aleana Giles
Matthew Turner
Cynthia Guitron
Jolie Drake
Elizabeth Cuevas
Brody Martin
Josh Govan
Trey Dreadfulwater
Krystal Perez
Kala Martinez
Jessica Jensen
Nathaniel Blancett
Sarah Dransfield
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Secretary of the Senate- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Page- No vote
Delegate-in-Training- No vote
SCHOOL
Caldwell
Bear Lake
Oakley
Highland
Grangeville
Leadore
Caldwell YMCA
Mountain Home
Eagle
Orofino
Centennial
Caldwell
Oakley
Highland
Grangeville
Caldwell YMCA
Orofino
Bear Lake
Eagle
Bear Lake
SENATE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY: WW54
NAME
Katelynne Keezer
Whitney Morrison
Blakely Payton
Keanna Hart
Zach Stoner
Melissa Freeman
Jaider Beyeler
Devin Kuntz
Payton Lopez
Rika Ilagan
Riley Talamentes
Bridger Rudd
Nathan Lothspeich
Daisy Bautista
Raylee Bruce
Sidney Tomchale
Jack Hardee
Jaxson Neild
Stewart Keller
Matt West
Nicole Sparano
POSITION
Committee Chair- Can vote
Committee Secretary- No vote
Assistant Senate Floor Leader
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Senator
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Lobbyist- No vote
Parliamentarian- No vote
Page- No vote
Delegate-in-Training- No vote
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL
Bear Lake
Oakley
Oakley
Highland
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Mountain Home
Eagle
Orofino
Centennial
Bear Lake
Grangeville
Caldwell
Leadore
Leadore
Capital
Highland
Bear Lake
Orofino
Orofino
17
HOUSE BILLS
(Blue pages)
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
18
HOUSE BILLS FOR COMMITTEE REVIEW
Please indicate the chosen passage recommendation by committee.
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
HB2017-01
Facility Funding Bill
HB2017-05
College Tuition Cost Bill
HB2017-09
Diversity and Equality Bill
HB2017-13
Physical Education Credit Bill
HB2017-17
Students Spending Bill
HB2017-21
Chicken Bill
HB2017-25
Life Skills Credit Bill
HOUSE HEALTH AND WELFARE
HB2017-02
Stem Cells Research Bill
HB2017-06
Parental Leave Bill
HB2017-10
Guardianship Bill
HB2017-14
Tattoo and Piercings Bill
HB2017-18
Drug Testing Bill
HB2017-22
Affirmative Action Bill
HB2017-26
Organ Donation Bill
HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS BILLS
HB2017-03
Redesigning Idaho Flag Bill
HB2017-07
Grandparent Bill
HB2017-11
Merry-Go-Round Bill
HB2017-15
Hemp Bill
HB2017-19
Concealed Weapons Bill
HB2017-23
Repeal Idaho Constitution Amendment 2 Bill
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE
HB2017-04
Texting while Driving Bill
HB2017-08
Driver’s Licensing for Agricultural Use Bill
HB2017-12
Firearm Training for Teachers Bill
HB2017-16
Mascot Plate Bill
HB2017-20
Emissions Bill
HB2017-24
Driver’s Licensing Age Bill
HB2017-27
Headlights Bill
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
DO PASS
Recommendation
DO NOT Pass
Recommendation
DO PASS
Recommendation
DO NOT Pass
Recommendation
DO PASS
Recommendation
DO NOT Pass
Recommendation
DO Pass
Recommendation
DO NOT Pass
Recommendation
19
COMMITTEE HEARING PROCEDURES
1.
The committee chairperson sits at the head of the table or in a central position.
2.
Directly opposite is a podium at which those who wish to testify stand.
3.
The Chair calls the committee to order. The Chair is responsible for the orderly
conduct of the committee. You may not like the formal parliamentary procedure but
it is the responsibility of the Chair to enforce it.
4.
The chairperson is always addressed as "Mr. Chairman" or "Madame Chairman."
Members of the committee are always addressed as "Senator" or "Representative."
5.
Committee members should have paper and pencil available to take notes over
testimony and to prepare questions on bills.
6.
The Chair says "the matter before the committee is HB _or SB _. Are the sponsors
present?"
7.
The Chair welcomes the sponsors or whoever is offering testimony. "The Chair
would like to welcome Rep./Sen. to Committee_______. Rep./Sen. Would you
please read your bill in its entirety to the committee."
8.
The person who is offering testimony says "Thank you, Mr./Madame Chairman."
He/she then reads the bill. After the bill has been read, the sponsor says
"Mr./Madame Chairman, members of the Committee, ..." He/she then proceed to
explain, support, and justify the provisions of the bill. This should take about 2-3
minutes for each sponsor. He/she concludes by saying "Mr./Madame Chairman, I
will stand for questions."
9.
Committee members ask questions of the presenter, being careful always to go
through the Chair. This is accomplished by raising your hand and being recognized
by the Chair to speak. The committee member with the question always starts by
referring to the Chair and then by saying the name of the sponsor (Rep./Sen.).
This is not a time to debate or argue the merits of the bill. It is time to clarify the
bill and to gain any information committee members want from the sponsors.
10.
Before responding to a question posed by a committee member, the sponsor must
preface his answer by saying "Mr./Madame Chairman, Rep./Sen." This question and
answer session continues as long as committee members have questions for the
sponsors.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
20
11.
After the committee has finished questioning the sponsor, the Chair gives the
sponsors one last opportunity to make any final statements about the bill. After the
Chair dismisses the sponsors the committee may then discuss or debate the merits
of the bill. During this discussion, again, committee members must be recognized
by the chairperson before speaking.
12.
Amendments can be made to bills in the committee. Proposed amendments must
be written on a separate piece of paper and a committee member must make a
motion to amend. This motion must receive a second. At that time, debate shifts
from the entire bill to just debate on the particular proposed amendment. If an
amendment passes, every committee member's copy of the bill should be changed
to read exactly as the amendment is stated.
13.
At such time as is appropriate (whenever the committee is finished with its debate
or discussion of the bill), a member of the committee may make a motion to end
debate and vote on the bill as amended. This motion must receive a second. The
Chairman says "The matter before the committee is shall HB _ or SB _ be voted out
of committee." The vote on the bill will be by roll call. The Chairman will keep a
tally of each vote.
14.
For this conference we are allowing only a Do Pass or Do Not Pass recommendation
on all bills; so that all bills make it out of committee. Normally, bills will need a
simple majority to be reported out of committee. If a bill does not receive a simple
majority, it is dead. The only way the bill can be resurrected is if the sponsors are
successful in getting a Discharge Petition signed by two- thirds of the entire
House/Senate and present that petition to the President of the Senate or the
Speaker.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
21
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
22
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
23
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-01
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. For the purpose of this bill, the following definitions shall apply:
(A) “Facilities” shall be defined as any building a school district stands in need
of. Such as auditoriums, gyms, agricultural shops, auto mechanics shops,
woods shops, weights rooms, and greenhouses.
(B) “Low income school districts” shall be defined as districts with a
medium/high percentage (30% and above) of students qualifying for the
Free-and-Reduced Lunch Program (FRPL).
SECTION 2. The purpose of this bill is to create a fund to help low income schools
be able to better their programs with new facilities. Many school districts don't have the
money available to help better their programs. Every eligible school will have the
opportunity to submit an application for the money in the form of a grant, to be better
able to further student education through this bill.
SECTION 3. Upon passage of this bill a committee would need to be formed within
the school district PTO to determine the needs of their districts, and to fill out grants for
the money. A committee would also need to be formed within the state education
department to review the grant applications filed by school districts.
SECTION 4. This fund would be created by raising the tax on the sales of all
vegetables, adding a 2 cent tax per pound of vegetables sold. Example: On potatoes
alone the gives the fund $1.00 per 50 pound bag.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to create a fund for low income school districts can use to create
campus buildings that they stand in need of.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fact that the money is coming from a reasonable, payable vegetable tax means that
the existing education budget wouldn't be affected.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
24
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-05
BY LEADORE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
AN ACT
PERTAINING TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Idaho residents attending State Universities shall have the opportunity
to apply for a scholarship from the state. Students will have their third year of
their college expenses reduced by half the tuition cost. As they go on to the fourth year
the tuition expenses shall be paid fully, as well as the cost of books.
SECTION 2. The advanced opportunity funding from high schools in Idaho is not
utilized to its full capacity by high school students, remaining funding shall go towards the
funding of this bill.
SECTION 3. This bill will not pertain to private universities, only state universities
shall be able to be considered for this scholarship. This bill will not pay for room and board
or any other expenses except for the statement in Section 1. Since advanced
opportunities are there for high school students to get college credits, the funding that is
not used will be implemented into a scholarship for students with an average GPA of 3.0
and higher. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be an Idaho high school graduate,
and have resided in Idaho for at least ten years.
SECTION 4. Building human equity is a key goal pertaining to this bill. By the time a
University student is in his/her third and fourth years, scholarships start to dwindle.
Having a scholarship available for third and fourth year students will help the students in
need of extra assistance.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to reduce the cost of college education for third and fourth year.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding of this bill will come from the State Educational Funding for Advanced
Opportunity classes in high school. Further funds will not be needed from the state unless
otherwise directed from future legislation.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
25
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-09
BY HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Beginning in the school year of 2021-2022, a human rights credit will be
required for all students in all Idaho public schools.
SECTION 2. The new teachers of this class will have to have a recent background and
training in studying different cultures and cultural competency.
SECTION 3. The students will take a different background that they don’t have
experience in and make a presentation outlining the components of that ethnic
background.
SECTION 4. The state department will determine the requirements and degree of
training for the course.
SECTION 5. Funds will be acquired though a new tax, the amount to be determined
by the treasury.
SECTION 6. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and void.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This bill is to increase tolerance and education among Idaho students and help us to be
more aware of other ethnic backgrounds in our very non-diverse state.
FISCAL IMPACT
This will go by a case by case basis for each school and the new tax will be insignificantly
small.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
26
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-13
BY CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. In many high schools, there is a policy that if a student plays a
varsity sport for two years, they do not have to take a Physical Education class in school.
Yet, if the student chooses that route, they still have to take the End of Course
Assessment (EOC) each semester in order to earn credit for the class, but the student is
given no study materials. Whatever grade the student receives on the EOC, is the grade
that is given to the student for the class. This system discourages students from going
this route, and may cause them to feel forced into taking the PE class. For students that
are playing (competitive or multiple) sports year-round, taking PE on top of the rest of
their team workouts and practices can be very taxing. These athletes can become worndown and get injured from overuse as they can drop neither PE nor their team workouts.
Adequate workouts are beneficial to an athlete, but repetitive overuse only increases
injury due to fatigue.
SECTION 2. For those who wish to use the two-year varsity sport substitute
system, they should at least be given adequate study material for the EOC. It is
understood that taking the EOC, or some way of proving knowledge of mandatory
material, is important in order to show understanding-however, it should not be so
inaccessible. Adequate study guidelines would be beneficial to the success of these
student athletes. Athletes should understand the importance of knowing required
material, but should also be given the resources and support needed to succeed on their
own if they choose to do so.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for providing study material will be every
school superintendent and the Idaho Board of Education.
SECTION 4. Students found abusing the varsity sport substitute system will have
the privilege revoked, and may be subject to re-taking the course in an actual physical
education class if necessary.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to make substituting a physical education class with 2 years of a
varsity sport a more, accessible, feasible, and successful path for student athletes to take.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this act is very minimal, the only expenses possibly being creating
and spreading adequate study materials.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
27
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-17
BY CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AN AC T
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. In many schools across Idaho, especially elementary schools, funding
is not 4 sufficient for the needs of students. Idaho is tied with District Columbia, 50th in
the nation for 5 spending for students, with $6,824 per student. The only state below is
Utah. Teachers’ salaries 6 are also 35.4% lower than the national average, at $10,560.
Teachers use their own salaries to 7 help with the insufficient funding for their students
and classrooms.
SECTION 2. Every teacher will receive $150 at the beginning of the school year for
their 9 needs in the classroom, such as new study materials, test preparation books,
computer 10 programs, etc. The receipts for these classroom materials can be presented,
and taken out of 11 their budget instead of coming from their own salaries.
SECTION 3. The control of this program is given to the principals of the schools, the
13 district superintendent, and the Idaho Board of Education.
SECTION 4. If districts do not comply, they will lose the opportunity for this funding
for 15 their teachers and students.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to provide additional funding for teachers and their unique
needs in the classroom.
FISCAL IMPACT
The additional funding for teachers will be the responsibility of the Idaho legislature to
ease the burden on the property taxes on the people. This will cost $2,184,450.00 for all
14,563 teachers in Idaho.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
28
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-21
BY CALDWELL YMCA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
RELATING TO RAISING CHICKENS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. According to the National Chicken Council, the U.S. in 2013 had
37,387,000,000 ready-to-eat chickens produce. Each year, we must produce more and
more chickens due to scarcity and need for more with an increasing population. To ensure
that there are plenty of chickens for all human beings, high school seniors shall be
required to raise a chicken. Raising a chicken will both ensure a plethora of ready-to- eat
chickens and give students valuable chicken raising life lessons.
SECTION 2. Each citizen must buy and raise the chicken based on rules and
guideline outlined in the book “Raising Chickens for Dummies.”
SECTION 3. If an individual fails to raise the chicken by these standards, the
chicken will be revoked and the student will not be allowed to graduate until a chicken has
been raised successfully.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to teach students the valuable lessons that can be learned from
raising chicken, and to provide healthy ready-to-eat chickens for the public.
FISCAL IMPACT
This bill will have no significant impact on the state government.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
29
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-25
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
TO REQUIRE ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO TAKE ONE SEMESTER OF A LIFE SKILLS
CLASS TO GRADUATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. All high school students will be required to take one semester of life
skills. This course will be a requirement in order to graduate and will be one semester
long. A grade of a D or higher will be required to get the credit. If the class is failed, the
student will be required to retake the course.
SECTION 2. The course will be offered as an elective class. The class will consist of
common life skill necessities such as changing a tire, cooking, writing a check, etc.
SECTION 3. The Idaho Board of Education will control the curriculum of all high
school’s life skills courses.
SECTION 4. Schools that do not comply with this bill will be charged a fine of 500
dollars per student. Students found not compliant with bill will not be eligible to graduate.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to ensure that students are set up for life after graduation and
have a firm grasp of how to function with common human necessities. It doesn’t matter
what career field a student is pursuing they need to know how to function on a daily basis
with life skills.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be minimal Fiscal Impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
30
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-02
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Stem cells have the potential to cure a multitude of diseases. Allowing
for doctors in the Idaho to practice and research the use of stem cells in medical research.
This could possibly lead to the curing of devastating diseases like cancer.
SECTION 2. The state of Idaho will allow for the research and practice of stem cells
in order to benefit the progression of human medicine.
SECTION 3. The department in charge of maintaining these practices would be the
department of human services
SECTION 4. Scientists who abuse this research will be found guilty of malpractice
and brought to justice accordingly.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this piece of legislation is to allow the practice and research of stem cells
in order to further the progression of human medicine.
FISCAL IMPACT
The state of Idaho would have to allow for funding within medical research for the practice
and research of stem cells.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
31
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-06
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The majority of developed countries have paid pre and postnatal
programs while the United States has no regulation at the federal level, besides allowing
eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of leave, unpaid, for medical reasons. However,
several states, California, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, have laws
regarding paid maternity leave. Idaho should implement a paid pregnancy-related
disability leave program in order to further initiative for programs across the nation and
more importantly better provide for Idaho citizens.
SECTION 2. For a pregnant employee, employers are required to be able to provide
a minimum of six weeks of paid, at least ¾ of their salary during that same time period,
maternity leave. This is best financed through payroll deductions, but businesses will be
allowed to choose how they provide for their employees. For immediate family members
who have taken leave to assist a pregnant person, a sixth of their salary for as long as
they take leave up to three weeks must be provided by the employer.
SECTION 3. The Idaho Department of Labor will oversee and ensure employers
carry out these new regulations.
SECTION 4. Any citizens found intentionally abusing the program in ways such as
falsifying a pregnancy or a pregnant spouse will be required to pay back all the money
they obtained as a result of the falsifications as well as a $5,000 fine, a quarter of which
would be given to the employers. Employers that refuse to provide such services for its
employees will be fined a minimum of $500 per month per employee that does not receive
their economic compensation until all is paid.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The main purpose of the act is to provide for the welfare of those who are pregnant as
well as aid families. It also furthers the initiative for a national program for paid
pregnancy-related leave.
FISCAL IMPACT
Studies done on states with similar programs that have had them implemented for at
least ten years have shown that the impact on businesses would be nominal, and have
even increased the bottom line in some cases. The money for ensuring and overseeing the
implementation of these new regulations would come from the Idaho Department of Labor
budget.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
32
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-10
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AN ACT
TO CHANGE GUARDIANSHIP RULES
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
AN ACT TO AMEND HOW GUARDIANS ARE APPOINTED
SECTION 1. The Idaho State Supreme Court has ruled that there can be a
appointed guardian for a minor which is implying there can be one, and only one legal
guardian appointed for a minor. We must change this to “A minor can have legal
guardians that are set in place for the child’s best interest.”
SECTION 2. The Idaho statute 16-1614 states that a minor can have a guardian in
the minor’s best interest. We must change this code to better seek the minor’s best
interest. Instead of appointing a SINGLE guardian we must appoint guardians to prevent
the process of going back to court for reassignments of new guardians.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for this bill shall be the Idaho State Supreme
Court, and all its respective branches.
SECTION 4. Cases found with a single appointed guardian with a plea for a second
will automatically be resolved with both requested guardians appointed. Any preexisting
cases with a request for more guardians will have legal guardianship bestowed on the
requested guardian if still needed.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to allow married couples, or any couples supportive of the best
interest of the minor to both have control of any legal business regarding the minor.
Inserting more guardians takes the pressure off of one person to make legal decisions for
the minor. In the case of a tragedy and the loss of the single appointed guardian, the
remaining family member must go back and redo all procedures for the possession of the
minor.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of appointing a guardianship is one thousand dollars including attorney fees.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
33
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-14
BY HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
AN ACT
RELATING TO ADDING HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR TATTOO AND PIERCING SHOPS IN
IDAHO
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISATURE
SECTION 1. All body artists and body piercers will be required to be licensed
through the state and are subject to regulations by the Department of Health.
SECTION 2. Body artists include anyone who provides tattoos. All shops must abide
by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules. Monthly health inspections
will be required to be passed in order to keep in business.
SECTION 3. The Department of Health will oversee the enforcement.
SECTION 4. This bill will go into effect January 2019.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with the legislation are hereby declared null and
void.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To keep public population safe from harmful viruses and bacteria that could infect those
who desire tattoos or body piercings
FISCAL IMPACT
There is minimal fiscal impact. State will have to pay for inspectors for shop visits.
Additionally, licensing programs already exists to help streamline this process. Additional
licensing businesses could be created to meet the need.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
34
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-18
BY GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
AN ACT
REQUIRING DRUG TESTS ON IDAHO RESIDENTS WHO ARE APPLYING FOR OR
RECEIVING STATE FUNDED WELFARE BENEFITS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. This bill will make drug testing mandatory to all citizens either applying
for 6 or receiving welfare. Welfare is a service provided to those in need of financial
assistance. Welfare is defined as any one of the following programs-Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income, the Food Stamp Program, Earned
Income Tax Credit, Medicaid, and Housing Assistance.
SECTION 2.The Welfare Department will perform random drug tests three times a
year to all applicants and recipients of welfare, who are 18 years or older. The Welfare
user(s) will be notified of the date that they must be present to take the drug text through
the applicant’s preferred form of communication- email, personal message, or mail. This
time frame will be anywhere from four to six days past the current date. If the person in
question does not show up for their drug test, then they will be informed of their missed
appointment and given a
warning, this may only happen twice; if a third offense occurs then the welfare will be
terminated. If the individual is out of town for when they are to be drug tested, then they
need to present proof to the Welfare Department of their absence within five days of the
date they were supposed to be tested. The department will then find another time to
perform the test.
SECTION 3. If an individual tests positive, they will first be required to repay the
Welfare Department for the price of the drug test(s); and second, will be required to
receive outpatient care at the nearest rehab center, consisting of monitoring and
counseling classes until their physician recognizes healthy progression to normalcy. At
this point the welfare benefits will be re-engaged for the family, couple, or individual in
question. If during or after this time, there are two consecutive positive drug tests, the
home will be examined for suitable living and parenting with legal actions taken from that
point on, and the welfare benefits will be terminated. If an individual stops attending
classes or receiving treatment, they will be given one warning and if more classes or
treatments are missed, that individual’s welfare will be permanently terminated.
SECTION 4. If an individual’s drug test is positive only as a result of a prescription
medication then they will be exempt from having the treatment of a welfare recipient who
has tested positive. By showing the Welfare Department proof of the prescribed
medication and a note from his/her physician, the recipient will have the positive drug test
removed from his/her records.
SECTION 5. If a recipient of welfare has all drug tests come back negative for two
years, he/she will then only have to take two random drug tests a year. If by the end of
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
35
1
2
3
4
5
6
five years the individual still has not had a positive drug test, they will be drug tested
once a year.
SECTION 6. The cost of the drug tests will be provided by a startup allocation
provided by the state of $1,000,000. With this money, the drug testing will become selfsufficient with the money that is back in the system from those no longer on welfare being
used for drug tests
STATE OF PURPOSE
Make drug testing mandatory for all applicants and recipients of welfare. Taxpayers will
put less money towards those abusing welfare benefits.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
36
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-22
BY EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The state of Idaho shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential
treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or national
origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting.
SECTION 2. The state shall be defined as, but not necessarily limited to, the state
itself, as well as any county, city, public university, community college, school district,
special district, or any other governmental instrumentality of or within Idaho.
SECTION 3. Enforcement of this act shall reside under the Idaho Human Rights
Commission, which shall handle violations in the same manner as other cases of
discrimination. The penalties for violations shall be pursuant to then-existing Idaho antidiscrimination statutes.
SECTION 4. This act shall be implemented to the maximum extent allowed by the
Idaho State Constitution and state law.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to end the use of affirmative action in the state of Idaho. An
executive order from the governor currently stands that mandates the use of affirmative
action in state hiring. This act would prohibit this program as well as all discrimination on
the basis of race.
FISCAL IMPACT
This law will have minimal fiscal impact because all cases of discrimination may be
referred to the existing Idaho Human Rights Commission.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
37
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-26
BY CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
AN ACT
RELATING TO ORGAN DONATIONS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. All licensed drivers in the state of Idaho shall be considered organ
donors upon their death with the following exceptions:
A) the person indicates on his/her driver’s license the express desire not to
be an organ donor upon death;
B) an express verbal or written objection is made by the person.
SECTION 2. Organ donation in this “opt out” system shall be defined as removal of
tissue and organs posthumously for the express purpose of transplantation into a living
recipient.
SECTION 3. Removal of tissue and organs posthumously for the purposes of
research or education shall be prohibited unless specifically indicated by the donor on
his/her driver’s license.
SECTION 4. When applying for a driver’s license, a separate form explaining organ
donation and the “opt out” shall be given to the applicant out at the Department of Motor
Vehicles.
SECTION 5. The applicant’s electronic signature shall be kept on file as long as the
applicant is a licensed driver.
SECTION 6. Persons with communicable diseases shall be required to sign the “opt
out” form.
SECTION 7. This bill shall go into effect upon the signature of the Governor.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to ease the organ donor shortage which currently results in
patients waiting years for an organ transplant or dying while waiting for an organ
transplant.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
38
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-03
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The Idaho flag will be redesigned to better reflect Idaho as a state. It
will contain a light sky blue field. Idaho is known for its beautiful summer skies. It will
contain a silhouette of Mount Borah in black. Mt. Borah is the tallest peak in Idaho and
stands for power and strength. It will contain a Star Garnet above Mt. Borah in purple.
Star Garnets represent beauty and individualism. Idaho is also very well known as the
Gem State also Star Garnets are Idaho’s official state gem. It will contain a potato field
below the silhouette of Mt. Borah. Idaho produces 13,000,000,000 pounds of potatoes
every year and the potato is a main staple in its economy. It will contain a banner under
Mt. Borah with Idaho’s motto printed on it. Idaho’s motto means “Let it be perpetual.”
This means that Idaho and her ideals, culture, and economy will be everlasting and
forever. This bill will take effect on July 3, 2017. The new flag design will be manufactured
and distributed before the listed effect date, but it will be prohibited to fly the received
flag before 12:00 a.m. on July 3rd, 2017. The flag will be distributed to all centers of
education and all government campuses within the state boundaries of Idaho.
SECTION 2. Centers of Education include all of the following: public high schools,
private high schools, public universities, private universities, libraries, and colleges.
Government campuses include: all cities halls, police stations, fire departments, and
prison facilities.
SECTION 3. All government campuses and educational centers are required to be
displaying the new flag on their property by the date, July 3, 2017.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Whereas, it is proposed that official flag of Idaho be redesigned in its entirety. The current
flag does not fully express the culture and ideals of Idaho as a state. It is nothing more
than a very complicated seal set upon a dark blue field. It is not a distinct design to the
eye, and can be mistaken very easily for flags of different states or other countries.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
39
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-07
BY OAKLEY HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
AN ACT
PERTAINING TO ESTABLISHING A “BRING YOUR GRANDPARENT TO SCHOOL DAY”.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. All Schools in the state of Idaho will have a day where youth are asked
to bring at least 1 grandparent to school. The day in which the youth are asked to do this
will be up to the school.
SECTION 2. All grandparents that come to school will be required to sit through a
full day of school unless overcome by major illness.
SECTION 3. Grandparents will learn how to use their computer or device while at
the school with their grandchild.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill will be to teach grandparents how to use technology they buy. A
full day will give kids an opportunity to teach their grandparents to use their computers
and other electronic devices.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
40
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-11
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
REPEAL THE BILL THAT PROHIBITS THE USE OF MERRY GO ROUNDS ON SUNDAY
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The current law says that on Sunday it’s illegal to ride a merry go
round on Sunday. This bill would repeal that law.
SECTION 2. This bill is needed because the current bill has religious backgrounds.
The original bill was created so Idaho people had to stay in reverence on the Sunday. The
purpose of this bill is to be more inclusive for those who have different religious
backgrounds and/or no religious backgrounds.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for this will be local police departments and or
law officers.
SECTION 4. Since we are appealing a law, there shall be no punishment. This bill
will be put into effect immediately.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this bill are here by declared null and void.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to remove an outdated law.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
41
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-15
BY OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
Preamble: Whereas 25,000 products are made with industrialized hemp in the United
States uses ranging in nine markets including agricultural, textiles, recycling, automotive,
furniture, food/nutrition/beverages, construction materials, and personal care. The United
States is one of the few industrialized countries that do not allow hemp cultivation. In
2014 annual retail sales from hemp products was estimated at $620 million being sourced
from Canada, China, and other countries. Currently 33 states and Puerto Rico have
introduced pro-hemp legislation. Industrialized hemp isn’t only good for the economy it is
also good for the environment. Industrial hemp can grow in a variety of climates and soil
types. It is naturally resistant to most pests. Hemp is natural substitute for cotton and
wood fiber, hemp can also be pulped using fewer chemicals than wood.
SECTION 1. Let the definition of industrialized hemp be defined as a variety of
cannabis with THC concentration of less than .03%.
(A) THC concentration is on a dry weight basis and can be measured from
any part of the plant.
(B) Plant must be processed by licensed grower for it to be considered
under industrial hemp definition.
SECTION 2. Industrialized hemp shall no longer be considered under the
classification of schedule 1 controlled substance.
SECTION 3. Let it be known that only certified hemp seeds that only contain less
than .03% 22 THC may be used.
SECTION 4. There shall be license, registration, and permit requirements:
(A) Criminal Background Checks
(B) Periodic renewals every 1 to 3 years.
(C) Record keeping and reporting of any sales or distributions including to
whom it was sold or distributed including processors.
(D) Documentation from the state agency or institution of higher education to
prove the grower is participating in an approved program.
SECTION 5. This bill shall go into effect 100 days after passage.
STATE OF PURPOSE
To legalize the industrial growth of hemp.
FISCAL IMPACT
Licensing, registration, and permit requirements including criminal background checks and
clerical staff will be required.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
42
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-19
BY CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. In 2014, the state of Idaho passed a bill that allowed people with
concealed weapons permits to carry guns on all college and university campuses.
However, this increases the risk and possibility of a student killing, harming, or
threatening other students, staff, or professors on campus. Similarly, since this bill has
passed, universities have reported spending a $1.5 million dollars on additional defense as
a result of concern over this bill being passed. The colleges and universities of the state
have requested a further $2.17 million for further security for the rest of the budget year,
but they are prepared to absorb this cost themselves.
SECTION 2. This bill, mentioned above, will be repealed and $1 million of the
money mentioned above to be used for further security will be put towards educating the
security staff and students on college and university campuses on proper procedure for
shootings. This educational process could include options such as active shooter response
training for students and professors and courses tailored to the security and police for
responding to shooting situations. The other $1.7 million will be used for the
aforementioned purpose of increasing security in schools, including hiring more guards,
reviewing building plans and updating them for more secure purposes, and incorporating
more technology to improve security. Seeing as concealed weapons will no longer be an
issue, not all of this requested money will be needed for creating defensive security
measures. The college board of trustees will be given the responsibility for determining
what kind of training is appropriate.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for proper use will be the Idaho Public Safety
Communications Commissions. The controlling agency for proper funding will be the Idaho
State Board of Education.
SECTION 4. Colleges and universities found allowing concealed weapons on their
campus or misusing the funds appropriated to them for the purposes of security and
education will lose their control over their funding for this purpose and the Idaho State
Board of Education will seize the responsibility for using these funds to increase security
on that specific campus or university.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to increase the safety of all persons on college or university
campuses, including students, professors, and staff.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
43
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds requested for an increase in security and shooter safety have already been
requested from the state of Idaho, but if the state does not grant them this money, the
colleges and universities have prepared to pay for the costs coming from their students’
tuition fees as well as school funding appropriation. The requested amount for these
security measures is $2.17 million. At least $1 million of this money will be used towards
preventing security breaches, and the additional money will be used to further increase
defensive security measures.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
44
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-23
BY HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1
AN ACT
2 BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
3
SECTION 1. Amendment 2 of the Idaho Constitution will hereby be repealed.
4
SECTION 2. Amendment 2 was established in 2006, banning same-sex marriage and
5 exclusively defining marriage as between a man and a woman.
6
SECTION 3. Since the SCOTUS ruling in 2014, this amendment is unenforceable and
7 should not be included in such a document.
8
SECTION 4. Amendment 2 will be repealed immediately upon passage.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This amendment not only gives a message that Idaho is in opposition of same-sex
marriage, but opens up for blatant disregard of LGBTQ+ rights. Though the amendment is
unenforceable, it is a statement of Idaho’s reputation and noncompliance with the
SCOTUS marriage ruling.
FISCAL IMPACT
Assumedly, this would not cost anything.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
45
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-04
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The state of Idaho only fines $85 for being caught texting while driving
the average fine cost is $100. Since you are 25 times more likely to get in a wreck while
you have a hand-held device in your hand, with a higher fine it will discourage the act.
SECTION 2. The fine would be raised to $350
SECTION 3. Individuals with their license would be fined $350, but bus drivers
would be fined $750 for endangering the lives of their passengers.
SECTION 4. A driver could only receive 3 tickets before they got their license
revoked for 1 year.
SECTION 5. This bill shall go into effect 91 days after enactment.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To insure the safety of other drivers by enforcing a heavier fine to be placed on anyone
who is caught texting and driving.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact on the Idaho government would be a minimal because they are already
paying officers to do this they would just be keeping a closer eye out and those caught
would pay the government more in fines.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
46
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-08
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ISSUING OF RESTRICTED LICENSES, BY ADDING THE
REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF FIFTEEN (15) SHALL OBTAIN SUCH A
LICENSE ONLY IF IT SHALL BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR
APPLICATION THEREOF, AND DATE OF EFFECT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. That Section 49-311, Idaho Code, be, and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows: 49-311. INSTRUCTION PERMITS AND TEMPORARY
LICENSES. (c) On and after July 1, 2017, no person under the age of 15 years shall be
issued a restricted license unless that person has successfully completed an approved
driver training course and unless their driving shall be solely for farm work or other
agricultural purposes. (d) Upon application for the above stated restricted license, the
potential driver shall submit a signed statement from his employer or any other person
responsible for his agricultural driving. This statement shall certify that the potential driver
shall drive for agricultural purposes only. Applicants for this restricted license shall pay an
application fee of $20.
SECTION 2. Any person that is caught driving on the restricted license for purposes
other than agriculture shall be fined in accordance with current YMCA code for driving
without privileges.
SECTION 3. That upon its approval and passage, this act shall go into effect and
must be complied with by the first day of January, 2018.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to enable young people in the State of YMCA who are employed
in the Agricultural industry either commercially or on the family farm to drive at a younger
age.
FISCAL IMPACT
This bill should have no real fiscal impact on the general budget of the State of YMCA as
the fee charged for the license should cover the cost of administering it.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
47
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-12
BY LEADORE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
AN ACT
BILL PERTAINING TO GUN TRAINING FOR TEACHERS FOR THE PROTECTION OF
IDAHO STUDENTS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. It shall be required that selected teachers K-12 take a gun training
course. This will offer additional protection for students in the case that a threat is on
campus grounds. After the training is complete, teachers will be able to carry firearms on
campus.
According to Idaho Law Title 18 Chapter 33 section 4, subsection (f), a person or
employee of the school or school district, is authorized to carry a firearm with the
permission of the board of trustees of the school district or the governing board.
SECTION 2. Idaho is rural in nature. Many districts are remotely located from law
enforcement agencies. For security purposes selected teachers (volunteers or assigned)
will be trained (for credit) in the use of short ranged weapons for defensive purposes. In
doing this, demand on security personnel will be reduced by having volunteers/selected
teachers act as first responders in an emergency situation.
SECTION 3. Training cost twenty (20) dollars to complete. Teachers must retake
the training every five (5) years in order to maintain their license. The renewal of the
permit costs fifteen (15) dollars.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose is to protect the students from potential threats that enter school campuses.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding will come from the state from money given to the public or charter schools for
professional development for the teachers; this funding does not apply to private schools.
If the districts cannot provide a district funded weapon or teachers are unable to supply a
personal weapon, the state will provide a weapon previously confiscated. Teachers know
their students, interact with them on a daily basis, and are trusted by students.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
48
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-16
BY OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
AN ACT
RELATING TO IDAHO SPECIAL PLATES FOR JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT 171 TO
3 ALLOW THE SALE AND ISSUE OF A PERSONALIZED NUMBER PLATE CONTAINING THE
OROFINO SCHOOL MASCOT, A MANIAC, ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE NUMBER
PLATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE IDAHO YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Any person who is the owner of a vehicle registered under the state of
Idaho may apply for a special license plate with their school’s mascot logo.
SECTION 2. In addition to the regular operating fee, the applicant shall be charged
a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the first issue of the plates and twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for each succeeding issue after. Ten dollars ($10.00) from each of these shall
be given to the Idaho Department of Transport to pay for the cost of administration of this
license plate. All other proceeds shall be given to the respective school district for the
funding of academic programs and competitions.
SECTION 3. Sample special Idaho school district license plates can be purchased
for the price of thirty dollars ($30.00). Ten dollars ($10.00) shall be given to the Idaho
Department of Transport to pay for the cost of administration of this license plate. All
other proceeds shall be given to the respective school district for the funding of academic
programs and competitions.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The introduction of a special license plate with the design of a school mascot would create
broader marketing opportunity to recruit and maintain customer interest in purchasing
school mascot license plates to sustain important revenue for the funding of academic
programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to this bill. This bill is a step in creating a sales opportunity to
sustain and uphold revenue to the respective school district but actual plate design and
customer interest will create any possible fiscal effect. A dividend from the revenue of the
sale of the license plates shall be used to pay for any costs of administration.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
49
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-20
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
TO TAX THE EMMISIONS OF CARBON
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The emissions of carbon dioxide in the state of Idaho is projected to be
42.9 metric tons by 2020. Due to the negative effects of carbon emissions and Idaho’s
focus on renewable resources we should tax carbon emissions.
SECTION 2. We will tax .5% of a dollar for every pound of carbon used. This will
help decrease the emissions and encourage other forms of energy, and put more of a
focus ecofriendly transportation.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for proper use and funding will be Idaho
Department Environmental Quality.
SECTION 4. Noncompliance of this law will result in a $1000 fine every month until
requirements are met. Money gained will be allocated to the DEQ. This will be enacted by
January 1, 2020.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to decrease carbon emissions in Idaho and make businesses and
transportation ecofriendly.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be minimal fiscal impact, however money gained from this tax will go back to
state funding.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
50
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-24
BY CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Statistics show that teen drivers are about three times as likely to be
involved in automobile accidents. These can be attributed to shorter attention span or
lack of maturity, as the brain is not fully developed. Idaho has a lower age requirement
to obtain a driver’s license, as opposed to other states such as California, where teens
must wait until they are at least 16 years of age. Currently, the age to obtain a permit is
14 ½. The age for teens to obtain a license to drive off-road vehicles such as tractors is
currently age of 15.
SECTION 2. Every individual interested in receiving a driver’s permit must be at
least 16 ½ years of age. Every individual interested in receiving a driver’s license must be
at least 17 years of age.
SECTION 3. This bill will be enacted and funded through the Idaho Department of
Transportation.
SECTION 4. Those who violate this, by falsely claim their age or otherwise, will
have a longer duration before they can obtain a license.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to make substituting a physical education class with 2 years of a
varsity sport a more, accessible, feasible, and successful path for student athletes to take.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this act is very minimal; the only expenses being acquired would be
the editing and redistribution of revised study materials.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
51
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Transportation and Defense Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE HOUSE
BILL NUMBER HB2017-27
BY OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. In Idaho it is required to turn your headlights on 30 minutes before
sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise for better visibility. In Idaho we experience a lot of
harsh weather condition that lower visibility during all times of the day. To increase
visibility and Idaho’s road safety, it should be required to drive with headlights at all times
of the day.
SECTION 2. Every driver will be required to turn their headlights on when driving on
public roads and highways. This would increase visibility of the vehicle allowing other
drivers to see them more easily.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for the proper implementation and use will be
the Federal Highway Administration.
SECTION 4. Drivers found violating this law will be warned for their first three
violations and will be given a ticket on the fourth.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to improve vehicle visibility and safety by using vehicle
headlights all day long.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will not be any fiscal impact due to the headlights being built in to every vehicle.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
52
SENATE BILLS
(Red Pages)
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
53
SENATE BILLS FOR COMMITTEE REVIEW
SENATE EDUCATION
SB2017-01
SB2017-05
SB2017-09
SB2017-13
SB2017-17
SB2017-21
Please indicate the chosen passage recommendation by committee.
DO Pass
DO NOT Pass
COMMITTEE
Recommendation
Recommendation
School Uniforms Bill
Hunter’s Education Bill
School Infrastructure Bill
Senior Project Bill
Higher Education Expense Bill
Standardized Testing Bill
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
SB2017-02
SB2017-06
SB2017-10
SB2017-14
SB2017-18
SB2017-22
SB2017-25
DO NOT Pass
Recommendation
DO Pass
Recommendation
DO NOT Pass
Recommendation
Student Nap Bill
Teacher CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Bill
Junk Food Tax Bill
Faith Healing Bill
U.N.D.E.A.D. Bill
Discrimination Bill
Foster Care Bill
SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
SB2017-03
SB2017-07
SB2017-11
SB2017-15
SB2017-19
SB2017-23
SB2017-26
DO Pass
Recommendation
Cannabis Bill
Replacing Idaho Song Bill
Minimum Wage Bill
Undocumented Immigrants Bill
Discrimination Bill
Indigenous People’s Day Bill
Tax Exemption Bill
SENATE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, AND TECH. COMMITTEE
SB2017-04
SB2017-08
SB2017-12
SB2017-16
SB2017-20
SB2017-24
SB2017-27
SB2017-28
Do Pass
Do Not Pass
Teacher Firearms Bill
Wi-Fi Bill
Thorium Reactors Bill
Trash Bill
Protection of Agriculturally Used Lands Bill
Technology Product Funding for Schools Bill
Energy Efficient House Rebate Bill
Greenbelt Bill
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
54
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-01
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The criteria of the uniforms will be decided by the administration of the
high schools and approved by the school boards of the schools.
SECTION 2. Students will have the opportunity to either purchase a previously
designed uniform online from the school district or purchase clothing of their own choice
that fits the criteria set forth by the administration. Any self-bought uniforms will have to
be approved by the administration before being worn to school.
SECTION 3. Students will be required to purchase their own uniforms. Where they
choose to purchase them is their own choice. The cost for the school-designed uniforms
will be determined by the cost of making the uniforms. Students who are unable to
purchase their uniform will be given the opportunity to work for the school district in order
to pay for the uniform.
SECTION 4. Students who fail to wear or meet the criteria of the uniform will be
required to serve a thirty-minute detention at the end of the school day on which they
violated the policy. If any student violates the school uniform policy more than once, said
student will be required to pay the fee for a school-designed uniform to ensure that they
have one. New students, excluding freshmen, will have a one month cushion in which they
must procure a uniform. No punishment will be given to them during this one month
period.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of our bill is to reduce the amount of bullying in Idaho schools by creating
equality among all students.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact regarding this bill because students will pay for their own
uniforms.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
55
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-05
BY OAKLEY HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
AN ACT
PERTAINING TO HUNTER’S EDUCATION BEING AN ACHIEVABLE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The local school district will set up affordable Hunter’s education classes
3 for student to take once in High School.
SECTION 2. The classes can be either during or after school hours depending on the
5 local school districts opinions and needs.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The act will give high school students the opportunity to gain an extra credit towards
graduation. Making the classes more available to students will encourage them to take
the course, so they may gain a knowledge and respect for firearms.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
56
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-09
BY CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
AN ACT
RELATING TO EDUCATION; INCREASE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL’S
INFRASTRUCTURE; ALTER HOW THE STATE EDUCATION FUNDING IS
USED; REVISE SCHOOL BUDGET; AMENDING CODE 67-4738
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH GOVERNMENT
SECTION 1. Idaho state budget shall allow schools facing significant structural
values, as determined by the school board, to repair or replace the cause of damage. If a
school has damage or structural instability beyond repair, the Educational budget shall
allow for the establishment to be rebuilt.
SECTION 2. To increase funding for education infrastructure, funding will be
designated from the Idaho Reimbursement Incentive Act 67-4738 Section 3. The section
will be amended to hereby read "Approved percentage" means the amount of new state
revenue the applicant is entitled to receive in the form of a tax credit over the term of the
project. The approved percentage shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) twenty-five
percent of the new state revenue over the term of the project subject to the criteria as
established by rules. Ten percent of new state revenue from the project shall be dedicated
to improving school infrastructure.
This bill will become effective July first 2017.
SECTION 3. Reluctance to follow this bill will result in prosecution by the fullest
extent of the law.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to increase funding that goes towards school infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT
The money for improving school infrastructure will come from a tax on new state revenue
companies. This should improve school safety and structure.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
57
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-13
BY CALDWELL YMCA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
AN ACT
RELATING TO SENIOR PROJECT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The state high school graduation requirements shall be amended so
that (1) There is two choices for a senior project which are (2) 30 hours of pre-approved
community service OR the traditional senior project.
SECTION 2. The method of documenting the community service hours will be
determined at the district level.
SECTION 3. The deadline for senior projects and volunteer hours shall always be
the same.
SECTION 4. The method of obtaining of obtaining volunteer hours must be preapproved by the school administration.
SECTION 5. The state will audit the community service hours collected if desired in
each district and the district will be fined if it is found they have not been diligent in the
managing of records. The state board of education will be in charge of fine amounts.
STATE OF PURPOSE
This law grants flexibility to graduation seniors while not compromising the state’s
standard for the ethical development of students.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact foreseen for the state government.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
58
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-17
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
AN ACT
TO REDUCE THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN IDAHO
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Public Colleges and Universities within the State of Idaho are to allow
Reduced Cost Tuition to Idaho residents of low income. Reduced cost is defined as a 55%
reduction of the cost of tuition. Tuition is defined as all charges a school charges a student
for instruction, and purchase of books. This excludes living expenses. Low income is
defined as any household that makes less than $65,000 of taxable income.
SECTION 2. This will allow for the continued education of Idaho youth without the
need for large student loans.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency will be the Idaho Department of Education
SECTION 4. This bill will be enacted June 1, 2018.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to allow Idaho residents of low income, a financial ability to
attend Idaho public Colleges and Universities.
FISCAL IMPACT
The money for reduced cost education is to be enacted by a .1% increase of Idaho Sales
Tax.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
59
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Education Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-21
BY GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium or also known as the
SBAC test is required in primary and secondary schools throughout the state of Idaho. It
is a standardized test used to assess whether students have mastered the requirements of
the common core education system. The SBAC costs $20 per student and requires
students to be out of the classroom for lengthy amounts of time, up to eight hours,
depending on grade level- more than previously used tests. It is administered throughout
a 12-week period and most students spend one to two hours preparing for the test each
day.
SECTION 2. The SBAC has not been required for students to graduate since October
of 2015 due to a waiver passed by the Idaho State Government. Students are still
required to take the SBAC despite this action. Mandatory SAT tests are being administered
during the 11th grade to fulfill graduation requirements, instead of the SBAC. School
districts are spending extra money on the required hand-grading and shipment of test
reports, some totaling up to $10,000 or more. The SBAC costs the state of Idaho an
estimated $300,000 to $400,000 each year and is not guaranteed to be free of
pornographic content or non-agenda driven.
SECTION 3. The SBAC test will be discontinued to preserve funds, safety of
students, and classroom instruction time. The money saved will be recirculated to be used
under discretion of the school districts.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to preserve needed money in schools, provide safety for
students from a potentially harmful test, and increase time spent in the classroom for
better education in Idaho.
FISCAL IMPACT
Saved money will be distributed to the school districts depending on the cost of testing in
the past for each individual district. The money is to be used under the discretion of the
schools to further the education of students in Idaho.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
60
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-02
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Most students have a five day week, and are involved in extracurricular
activities, and have their homework. This results in a shorter amount of time to sleep.
When students are not receiving the correct amount of sleep, they are more prone to fall
behind in class, contract an illness, and lose social aspects of high school. These things
could lead to depression and even stunt their growth. These things could cause these
students to not reach their full potential.
SECTION 2. All schools must provide a class dedicated to allowing students to take
a nap. There would be different hours set apart so that males and females will be
separated. The teacher that supervises the class could use this as a prep hour. Only a
male teacher would be allowed to supervise male students, and only female teachers
would be allowed to supervise female students.
SECTION 3. All school districts not allowing this elective in their curriculum will be
forced to pay a $100 dollar fine per student at the beginning of each term until it is
allowed.
SECTION 4. The students that take this elective class will be required to bring their
own necessities. The school will not be responsible for loss or mistreatment of the
student’s equipment.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to require schools to provide a class dedicated to helping
students catch up on their sleep.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact, because the students that take this elective class will be
required to bring their own necessities.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
61
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-06
BY LEADORE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
AN ACT
PERTAINING TO TEACHER CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID TRAINING
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Beginning in the summer of 2017 school districts will be required to
provide CPR, AED, and First Aid training and recertification for Idaho teachers. Idaho
teachers (pre-school through high school) will be required to receive and pass CPR, AED
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator) and First Aid training.
Teachers and districts will have until the fall of 2018 to complete this requirement. This
training will allow teachers to be prepared for emergency situations in school, during
school affiliated events, and off campus school activities. Teachers are currently not
required to be trained in CPR, AED and First Aid. To better ensure the safety of students
and other faculty members, teachers will be trained to respond effectively to situations
where life or safety is in jeopardy.
SECTION 2. Funding for this training will be provided by existing state funds given
to public and charter schools for the professional development and training of teachers.
Private schools may fund this program as they wish, through existing funding, and/or
fundraising, etc. Red Cross offers training at a discount to educational organizations.
SECTION 3. To help relieve the extra burden this training will place on teachers,
state provided credit will be given for the initial training and every other recertification
occurs every 2 years). One (1) credit will be provided for each of the aforementioned
credit opportunities.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to help better ensure safety of students and better prepare
teachers for emergency situations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact will be minimal because funds will come from funding already provided to
public and charter schools for professional development and training of teachers.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
62
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-10
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AN ACT
TO PUT A 10 PERCENT TAX ON JUNK FOOD
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Many people eat junk food because of how cheap it is, by adding a
luxury tax to food items that are not necessary and also are unhealthy for the human
body. If they decide to purchase this food items them they shall pay the luxury tax which
is 10%.
SECTION 2. This bill will actually be a way for the government to gain revenue for
the Idaho general fund and will help increases funding for education. This tax will not only
help economically but also in life styles; it will make people think about how to spend their
money and will help with healthy diets.
SECTION 3. Junk food is defined as low nutritional value and with high calories,
typically produced in the form of packaged snacks needing little or no preparation.
SECTION 4. The Idaho Taxation and Revenue Board will enforce this bill. The
penalty for non-compliance will be a $1000 fine. This bill will take effect in January the
first of 2018.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is for the government to increase their revenue for education. The
second purpose is so help the citizens have a better diet by thinking twice about what
they are buying
FISCAL IMPACT
The state of Idaho will see an increase in tax revenues.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
63
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-14
BY GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
AN ACT
RELATING TO NEGLIGENT USE OF FAITH HEALING
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Guardians using only faith healing to help their ward will be found
negligent for any injury/harm resulting strictly from the ward’s illness.
SECTION 2. A guardian shall be defined as a person who looks after and is legally
responsible for a ward. A ward will be defined as a person, who is under the age of 18 or
mentally unfit, and under the care and control of a guardian who is their parent, or is
appointed by their parents or a court.
SECTION 3. Faith healing is defined as any healing through religious belief and/or
prayer. The illnesses of the ward may include but is not be limited to any sickness,
allergy, or chronic condition that would require medical attention to reduce further injury
of the afflicted, and prevent death or long term disabilities that would result from not
receiving care. This would include any mental or physical suffering of the ward.
SECTION 4. In the event of the guardian using a third party to provide faith healing
for the ward, the third party will also be found negligent for injury/harm resulting from the
ward’s illness. If one party is not aware of the other party providing faith healing, they
cannot be found responsible for negligent care by the other party for any injury/harm
resulting from the ward’s illness. Any exceptions the guardian can receive for faith healing
will also apply to the third party when relevant.
SECTION 5. Guardians who provide a reasonable level of care to their ward through
medical treatment cannot be found negligent for also providing faith healing.
SECTION 6. Guardians cannot be found negligent if there is no harm; physical or
mental, resulting from the ward’s illness.
STATE OF PURPOSE
To prevent the negligent use of faith healing, so it cannot be used as an excuse for lack of
care for a ward by the guardian. This act does not ban faith healing, as religious freedom
to practice faith healing is protected by the constitution, but guardians who do not provide
an adequate level of care to help the ward overcome their illness shall be found
responsible for suffering of the ward.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no fiscal impact; this only helps guardian negligence investigations and
trials.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
64
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-18
BY EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
U.N.D.E.A.D: PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND BUNKERS IN
CASE OF THE EVENT OF NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, OR VIRAL BREAKOUT
SECTION 1. U.N.D.E.A.D. defined as: Underground National Dedication to the
Expansion of American Defense. Tensions across international borders have grown
exponentially since September 11, 2001. Not only have the countries across the ocean
begun to destabilize further, but also there have been a record number of interior terrorrelated attacks on the United States. Since 9/11, almost 100 people were killed on
American soil in some form of terror related crime. With the continued advancement of
nuclear technology, as well as the threat of countries who are not as friendly towards the
United States, the time for precaution and preservation is now.
SECTION 2. Every American citizen (defined as someone who has attained
citizenship through natural birth, legal immigration, or by birth from American citizens in
another country) who has also attained legal residency in the state of Idaho will have the
legal right to purchase Idaho government-funded space underground as a security
measure in case of nuclear war, biological warfare, or some form of viral breakout. These
“bunkers” should be outfitted with state of the art technology in air purification and
military grade concrete to protect their inhabitants. These underground bunkers will follow
all current regulations of underground building code (basements, storage spaces, etc.).
SECTION 3. The Idaho Housing Department will regulate housing in these
“bunkers”. Each space will act as an apartment. The size of the standard bunker can be
determined at a future date that the Secretary sees fit. There are no furnishings, no
hardware, and no utilities provided in these facilities. Each tenant must stock the room as
they see fit. The tenant will have access to the bunker as soon as they begin paying rent.
SECTION 4. There will be no smoking, vaping, harmful chemicals (defined as any
chemical used to break down substances or that can create a fume toxic to humans if
inhaled), or any form of illegal substance (in accordance with Idaho law) in the bunkers.
Most pets are permitted; however, if the pet is found to endanger the lives of other
tenants, or presents a health concern to the community as a whole, the owners will be
responsible for proper care of the animal. If care is not provided, then law enforcement
will intervene.
SECTION 5. These bunkers will be built in a place that is rural, yet still accessible in
the event of an emergency evacuation; places such as northern or central Idaho where
there are smaller towns and plenty of space to construct these underground bunkers.
SECTION 6. In the passing of this bill into Idaho Law, a private environmental
group will be authorized to perform an environmental impact study on what these bunkers
and the construction of them would do to the surrounding environment.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
65
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the U.N.D.E.A.D. bill is to ensure that Idaho’s residents are safe in the
event of nuclear war, a virus breakout, or biological warfare attacks on the United States.
It will provide safety to Idaho’s government officials as well as its citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT
The only large impact will be the upfront investment the Idaho Housing Department will
need to make to construct the bunkers; however, the money will be made back when
citizens begin paying rent. Monthly payments start as soon as the tenant decides to rent
the bunker. The person does not have to be living in the shelter for rent to still be
collected. There will be no increase on taxes in any capacity.. Not only will this create a
form of protection for Idaho’s citizens, but it will also create more jobs for people to build
these bunkers.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
66
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-22
BY BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. That discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender
identification in the workplace shall be prohibited.
SECTION 2. Inquiries regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity by an
employer or a prospective employer of an employee or prospective employee shall be
prohibited.
SECTION 3. That discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identity by
a realtor or private property owner regarding the sale or rent of an existing property shall
be prohibited.
SECTION 4. Inquiries regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity by an
owner, landlord, lessor or agent of a lessee, tenant, prospective tenant, buyer or
prospective buyer shall be prohibited.
SECTION 5: Anyone found guilty of violating this act in a court of law will be subject
to a $10,000 fine.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people can live openly without
discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and
association. To make the state of Idaho a more inclusive place to live and work where
human rights are valued and protected.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
67
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Health and Welfare Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-25
BY CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
AN ACT
RELATING TO REFORMING THE IDAHO FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Idaho shall reform the process of becoming and remaining a foster care
parent.
SECTION 2. Foster parents must be able to sustain the economic standard of the
household without relying on the pay per child from the State. The room and board
issued by the State shall be a bonus rather than an amount depended on for survival.
SECTION 3. Interviews and affidavits from employers, co-workers, religious
leaders, neighbors, friends, and family members shall be required concerning the honesty
and integrity of the potential foster parents.
SECTION 4. The number of children granted to a foster family shall be no more
than two children per bedroom available in the foster parent home.
SECTION 5. Random, unscheduled visits shall be made to the foster parent home
at any time of the day or night to verify the well-being of the foster child.
SECTION 6. Random, unscheduled visits shall be made to the school of each foster
child to interview the child concerning their well-being, away from the foster parent.
SECTION 7. State employees working with foster care placement and monitoring
shall be limited to a maximum of fifty active cases to ensure proper monitoring for each
foster child.
SECTION 8. Each State employee working with foster care placement and
monitoring will participate in ongoing educational training concerning the emotional and
physical signs of abuse of foster children.
SECTION 9. The case load of a State employee working with of foster care
placement and monitoring may be increased incrementally after one year of successful
monitoring and positive personnel evaluation.
SECTION 8. This bill shall go into effect upon the signature of the Governor.
STATE OF PURPOSE
Too many children are being in placed in foster homes where the foster parents take
children for the money not compassion. These children are being neglected and abused
because the social workers have too many active cases to keep abreast of the children
under their supervision.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
68
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be an initial cost to the general fund for the hiring of more social workers.
Increasing the tax on cigarettes and alcohol by one cent will fund the additional
employees and training.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
69
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-03
BY HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE LEAGALIZATION AND USE OF MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL
CANNABIS AND CANNABIS RELATED ITEMS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The use of cannabis and cannabis related items is legal for Idaho
residences for use of medical and/or recreational use.
SECTION 2. The state shall provide growing and/or selling license to Idaho
residences to produce and/or sell cannabis to stores and/or pharmacies that have a selling
license.
SECTION 3. For use of medical cannabis and cannabis related items used for
medical use, users must be at least age eighteen (18).
SECTION 4. For use of recreational cannabis and cannabis related items, users must
be at least twenty-one (21).
SECTION 5. Cannabis can only be sold by those who that state recognizes as a
license pharmacist and/or grower with a selling and/or growing license.
SECTION 6. The buying and/or selling of cannabis seeds shall be taxed at the same
rate of sells tax within Idaho (6%).
SECTION 7. The minimum tax is a ten percent (10%) tax rate on cannabis and
cannabis related items unless otherwise stated in this bill.
SECTION 8. The income gain from the tax shall be put and used towards the
department of education.
SECTION 9. The overseer of this bill is the department of education and the
department of drug and alcohol.
SECTION 10. All laws contradicting this bill are null and void.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The department of education has a low budget meaning that they lack effective means to
fund things that can help the people in education. If this bill is passed, then they can
afford to help the students and the teachers and anyone who works in education. Also,
because 980,400 Idaho citizens use cannabis the profit from the 10% tax shall be at least
28 billion dollars. Not only that but because 27% of the people that were arrested last
year was due to possession of cannabis, when this bill is passed then the crime rate in
Idaho will decrease.
FISCAL IMPACT
The stores and/or pharmacies shall provide the cannabis and cannabis related items for
sale. There is minimal fiscal impact on the state of Idaho.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
70
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-07
BY OAKLEY HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
AN ACT
PERTAINING TO CHANGING AND REPLACING THE IDAHO STATE SONG
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. The state song of Idaho has been around for almost fifty years and is
known by many Idahoans. The song’s words speak of a simpler time from long ago. But
as it is from a long time ago it is very different from today’s world. For this reason the
song “Here We Have Idaho” must be changed as being Idaho’s state song. The song that
will replace the old state song will be “Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers. It is more applicable to today’s life and times and is inspiring to Idahoans.
SECTION 2.In the old state song it speaks of places of open grass and wildlife
everywhere with beautiful creeks. But with Idaho growing and urban areas expanding all
around the state less and less people in today’s life are affiliated with such outdoor
activities.
SECTION 3. The reason that the song “Won’t Back Down” should be the state song
in Idaho is because the basis and words of the song describe perfectly the attitude of
Idahoans. It is a song about not giving into the trials that life puts in your way and to
take those trials head on without fear.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to replace the old somewhat irrelevant state song of the past.
This will get Idahoans more enthusiastic about learning the state song and learning more
about the great state of Idaho.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
71
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-11
BY GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AN ACT
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASES IN THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR SERVERS AND WAITERS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. That all employees in jobs relating to servers or waiters, a man or
woman whose occupation is to serve at a table, as in a restaurant or food industry, in the
State of Idaho have an increase in hourly wage.
SECTION 2. A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES- In the state of Idaho be it that the
minimum wage of servers and waiters be increased to $4.00 by January 1, 2018.
SECTION 3. MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE PERIODS(A) Starting April 1, 2017-Minimum wage be increased to $3.50 from $3.35.
(B) Starting August 1, 2017- Minimum wage be increased to $3.75 from
$3.50.
(C) Starting January 1, 2018- Minimum wage be increased to $4.00 from
$3.75.
SECTION 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS WAGE
(A) Servers/waiters with minimum 40 hour work on week shall be paid a
$4.00 hourly minimum wage. They must be employed full time, and
comply with standard employment regulations.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The enactment of this bill will provide servers and waiters help with supplement their
wages.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
72
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-15
BY CALDWELL YMCA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
AN ACT
RELATING TO LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. (1) The department of motor vehicles shall have the ability to issue
driver’s licenses to an undocumented immigrant upon verification of the individual’s
identity. (2) of this section, an applicant who has not satisfied the identity requirements of
this section unless he or she displays or provides the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
with at least one of the following pieces of valid identifying documentation, and proof of
driving ability.
SECTION 2. Valid identifying paperwork:
(a) A valid or recently expired driver's license or instruction permit that contains
the signature, date of birth, and a photograph of the applicant.
(b) A military identification card that contains the signature and a photograph of
the applicant.
(c) A nonresident alien registration that contains the signature and a photograph
of the applicant.
(d) An immigration and naturalization service form that contains the signature
and photograph of the applicant.
SECTION 3. A person unable to provide identifying documentation as specified in
subsection (1) of this section may request that the DMV review other available
documentation in order to ascertain identity. The DMV will be required to label each
license as a special class, one that will make it unable for identification just for
reassurance of driving ability.
SECTION 4. Driving ability will be tested upon traditional state requirements;
driving test and traffic laws test. They will be required to pass both tests to be considered
for the license. If applicant is under the age of 17 and older than 14.5 years they have to
take a certified driver’s education course.
SECTION 5. The driver’s license will expire 2 years from the start date of the
license. The applicant will be unable to renew the license without documentation of
progress on citizenship and/or documentation. The driver’s license will be terminated upon
an issue of a moving violation. The applicant may dispute termination if they believe the
moving violation was a minor violation.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This law allows driver’s license applicants without Social Security numbers to provide
alternate documentation to show proof of residence in the state of Idaho. This will help
prevent a problem in education of driving for undocumented immigrants.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
73
FISCAL IMPACT
No impact on tax payers, state revenue will increase as money will flow from purchases,
making, and issuing special driver’s licenses.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
74
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-19
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
AN ACT
TO ADD THE WORDS “SEXUAL ORIENTATION” AND “GENDER IDENTITY”
TO THE IDAHO LAWS ON DISCRIMINATION AS DETERMINED BY THE IDAHO
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. With current lack of legal protections, citizens of Idaho can legally be
discriminated against based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Idaho’s current
declaration of human rights only protects from discrimination based on age, disability,
race, color, national origin, religion, and sex.
SECTION 2. Sexual orientation and gender identity will be recognized by the state
of Idaho as prohibited grounds of discrimination.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for enforcement of sexual orientation and
gender identity anti-discrimination policy will be the Idaho Commission on Human Rights,
which is already in existence and currently manages all Idaho anti-discrimination policy.
SECTION 4. Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will be
punished to the same extent as discrimination on age, disability, race, color, national
origin, religion, and sex.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to ensure fundamental human protection from discrimination.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
75
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-23
BY OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. In Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and South Dakota, Indigenous People’s Day
is celebrated instead of Columbus Day. Considering that Idaho has a high population of
Indigenous People, our state should then celebrate Indigenous People’s Day in place of
Columbus Day.
SECTION 2. Columbus is known for discovering the Americas, however, he did not
“discover” the Americas because people already resided there. Columbus did not so much
find the land but the people of the land found him. Celebrating Columbus Day corresponds
with celebrating the loss of the culture and people here before him. He was also not the
first person to discover the “New World,” Leif Eriksson and his company had been there
centuries earlier.
SECTION 3. Students would attend school as usual and businesses that are
normally open on that day would remain open. The only change would be what the
holiday is called.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this bill is to change Columbus Day in Idaho to Indigenous People’s Day.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this act is very minimal.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
76
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: State Affairs Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-26
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
AN ACT
TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS UNDER VOTING AGE SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM PAYING
STATE INCOME TAX.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Every resident having the current taxable annual gross income, as
defined in section 61 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code, of $600 or more (except an
individual who has attained the age of 65 before the close of the current taxable year shall
be required to make a return only if he or she has a gross income of $1200 or more and
an individual under voting age shall not be required to make a return.)
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect for the taxable year 2018.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The objective of this bill is to help out the younger people. A lot of pre-voting age
teenagers work minimum wage jobs to try to get some money saved up for college or
living. The problem here is that they also have to pay taxes beginning at age 16. If these
teenagers cannot even vote and decide on major issues of how their income taxes get
used, then why should they have to pay it? Extending the income tax exemption age to
18, when these citizens can vote and be part of the democracy in which their hard earned
money is being used is fair.
FISCAL IMPACT
As the majority of earners under the age of 18 earn less than $1200 per year, the effect
on the State of YMCA will be minor if even noticeable.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
77
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy, and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-04
BY BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. All teachers in the Bear Lake School District will be allowed to carry
firearms in the school, for the protection of the students. All teachers who choose to carry
a firearm must take a course to train them in the use of their chosen firearm at their own
expense. Before taking the course they will take a test to see their knowledge and skill in
the use of their chosen firearm. If they pass the test they will not be required to take the
course for their training. They must also acquire a permit saying that they are allowed and
qualified to carry and use their firearm in school.
SECTION 2. This bill will come into effect on the first day of the New Year, teachers
will be allowed to take the training and or test before the enactment date.
SECTION 3. Each principal will be instructed on the proper use and will be provided a
firearm from the school district.
SECTION 4. Teachers can only have a hand gun.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to provide students with protection that they would not
otherwise have, unless they hired trained professionals.
FISCAL IMPACT
The teachers are required to purchase their own firearm.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
78
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-08
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Public Wi-Fi will be available to all students and staff of every state
recognized high school in Idaho.
SECTION 2. Wi-Fi will be free of charge and open to all student and staff.
SECTION 3. The funding and controlling agency for proper use and funding will be
the Idaho Board of Education. Districts that do not comply will be fined $3,000 a year until
total compliance.
SECTION 4. This bill will be enacted on that start of the 2021 school year.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and
void.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to catch up with modern technology, and save Idaho money in
education.
FISCAL IMPACT
This should produce overall savings for the school district. $5,000 will be distributed
equally to all schools in the state.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
79
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy, and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-12
BY MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AN ACT
TO INCREASE RESEARCH AND USE OF THORIUM REACTORS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Currently in the Idaho we have a major focus on renewable resources.
The current issue however is the fact that we still rely on some nonrenewable resources
and the current renewable resources aren’t enough to sustain our power consumption and
growth. A new form of energy could be the solution. Liquid fluoride thorium reactors
(LFTR) are a type of nuclear reactor that is sustainable, clean, and inexpensive.
SECTION 2. We will replace the currently unsustainable forms of energy like but not
limited to coal, natural gas, oil, and petroleum with the LFTR. It would cost approximately
$200 million dollars to start mass production of them but would generate upwards of $690
million in electricity per unit alone. They also produce rare earth elements that are in high
demand and can be sold for further funding.
SECTION 3. The controlling agency for proper use and funding will be the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission.
SECTION 4. Thorium reactors will replace all nonrenewable forms of energy by
2027. If any other form of nonrenewable energy source is in use they will be charge
$500,000 a month.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to remove harmful forms of energy production and replace them
with a sustainable, effective, cheaper and safer form known as a liquid fluoride thorium
reactor.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding would come from the state. The money produced should far outweigh the money
spent on these reactors and benefits the economy. As this would be a new form of energy
in the state, it would also create many jobs.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
80
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy, and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-16
BY CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. In the US trash is a huge problem and to encourage recycling I
Propose that we charge people based off the weight of their trash. Not a flat rate that will
most likely increase the amount of money that the trash collectors bring in.
SECTION 2. everyone in the area will receive a letter a month prior of the switch
informing them that the rate will be based on the weight of the trash. Trash collectors will
stack the trash cans on a huge scale connected to the truck.
SECTION 3. The agency that will regulate the pricing of the trash per pound will be
the trash collection agency.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to try to limit the amount of trash each family/business is
throwing away and try to encourage them to recycle more.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact we will have to outfit our current trucks with scales to monitor the
weight of the trash. For the beginning we will bring in the same or even more money but
soon the amount people throw away will be less and less then we will have to start
increasing the price for trash to keep the income stable.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
81
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy, and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-20
BY LEADORE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURALLY USED LAND
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. All lands that are used to produce agricultural products are to be
protected against from being seized by Idaho legislature without first being evaluated by a
non-partial jury unless provoked.
SECTION 2. “Agriculturally used land” is any land, public or private, used for the
primary purpose of obtaining a monetary profit as agricultural or horticultural use or any
combination thereof.
SECTION 3. The Idaho Department of Agriculture will monitor agricultural lands and
will make sure that there is no unlawful eviction from land as well as being responsible for
electing the jury.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the act is to protect the livelihood of rancher and farmers from loss of
lands and to protect a major economic system for the state.
FISCAL IMPACT
All expenses will be paid for by the Idaho Department of Agriculture.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
82
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy, and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-24
BY HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
AN ACT
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. This new policy will allow for an increase in technological product
funding for all public schools in the state. The current amount of funding for kindergarten
classes to fifth grade classes is 5,500 dollars for each grade as a whole. The state was
given 13 million dollars in 2011 to distribute to all school districts in the state but it wasn’t
enough, three school districts received less than 4,000 in funding because of the
shortage.
SECTION 2. I define an increase as more than 5 million dollars added onto the
yearly funding for the state.
SECTION 3. The Department of Education will be enforcing the bill.
SECTION 4. This policy will be implemented within the next year and a half.
Preferably before the end of the year 2018.
SECTION 5. All laws in conflict with this legislation are hereby declared null and
void.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Increase funding will benefit Idaho’s students in all grade levels K-12.
FISCAL IMPACT
5 million dollar increase.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
83
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy, and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-27
BY GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
AN ACT
RELATING TO OFFERING REBATES FOR PURCHASING ENERGY EFFICIENT ITEMS FOR
HOUSES
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. Homeowners who make their houses more energy efficient are eligible
to receive a rebate on the purchased energy efficient items.
SECTION 2. Homeowners can make their homes energy efficient in distinct ways
which include, but are not limited to installing solar panels, installing LED light bulbs, and
using high efficiency appliances.
SECTION 3. Efficient use of energy can be defined as the use of less energy to
accomplish something.
SECTION 4. Rebates will be offered to homeowners who choose to make their
homes more energy efficient.
SECTION 5. The more energy efficient item purchased the larger the rebate with
maximum rebate of 25% of purchase price.
SECTION 6. Lesser rebates of 15% and 20% of purchase price will also be available
to homeowners.
SECTION 7. Rebates will be based on the purchase amount of an energy efficient
item such as solar panels.
STATE OF PURPOSE
Environmental protection and preservation is a key issue in the state of Idaho today.
Offering tax credit for homeowners to make their house more energy efficient is essential
to promote environmental awareness and change. The offering of rebates for making
houses energy efficient incentivizes people to help keep resources that are used every day
to remain sustainable.
FISCAL IMPACT
The state will fund rebates through state tax revenues. No other fiscal impact.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
84
2017 YMCA IDAHO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE SESSION
Committee: Environment, Energy and Tech. Action: _______________
House Action: ________________ Senate Action: _____________________
Governor’s Action: ____________________
IN THE SENATE
BILL NUMBER SB2017-28
BY CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION OF ABANDONED RAILROAD TRACKS INTO GREENBELT
AREAS
BE IT ENACTED BY THE YMCA YOUTH LEGISLATURE
SECTION 1. All abandoned railroad tracks within city limits shall be removed and
made into a greenbelt.
SECTION 2. Modification of the abandoned railroad lines shall be defined as the
removal of tracks and paving of the area where the tracks have been removed.
SECTION 3. Abandoned railroad tracks shall be defined as tracks within the city
limits that have not been used for more than five years.
SECTION 4. The land under the abandoned railroad tracks shall be donated to the
city by the railroad company which no longer uses the track.
SECTION 5. Removal of the steel tracks shall be done by maintenance crews of
each locality.
SECTION 6. The parts of the railroad track shall be sold to local landscape services
and scrapyards and the money deposited into Idaho's Park and Recreation budget.
SECTION 7. The greenbelt shall then be paved using funds from the parks and
recreation budget of each locality.
SECTION 8. Each community shall be responsible for the upkeep of the new
pathways in their area. Local inmate labor shall be used whenever possible.
SECTION 9. Once all renovations are done, the area shall be open to all bicyclists
and pedestrians.
SECTION 10. This bill shall go into effect upon the signature of the Governor.
STATE OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this act is to open more opportunities for exercise, fitness, and travel in
Idaho and to rid cities of unsightly, hazardous railroad lines.
FISCAL IMPACT
The initial cost of removing the railroad tracks shall be offset by the sale of the tracks to
the scrapyards and railroad ties to landscape contractors and yards. Upkeep of the
greenbelt areas will be covered by the use of inmate labor.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
85
2017 YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
DELEGATIONS
North Central Region
Grangeville High School
FIRST POSITION
OTHER
POSITIO
N
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Adrian Ramirez
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Page
House State
Affairs
EW42
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
EW40
Ammon Dewey
Co-Counsel
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Amrit Singh
Assistant House
Floor Leader
EW20
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
Clayton Brown
Representative
EW40
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Colby Kennedy
Lobbyist
WW55
Lobbyist
NAME
Jack Kennedy
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Jon Chamorro
Co-Counsel
Grace VanGuten
Hayden Hill
Justin Biebow
Katrina Frei
EW41
Page
House
Transportation
EW20
Page
Senate
Education
WW55
Supreme
Court
Senator
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
Page
House
Education
EW40
Page
Senate Health
and Welfare
WW17
Page
House State
Affairs
EW42
Chief Justice
Maicee Conner
Appellate Judge
Marissa Kennedy
Secretary of State
Mckenzie Kennedy
Co-Counsel
Michael Told
Lobbyist
Nathan Lothspeich
House Health
and Welfare
WW17
Lauren Goldman
Micheal Doughty
Page
Senate Health
and Welfare
Kyle Frei
Kirsten Olson
House
Education
Senate
Education
Senator
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Kenna Stokes
House
Transportation
Representative
Lobbyist
Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Information
Desk
Supreme
Court
Senate Health
and Welfare
House Health
and Welfare
Senate
Environment
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Youth Supreme
Court
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
House
Chambers
EW20
EW40
EW40
EW40
Supreme
Court
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
EW40
EW40
EW40
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW17
Lobbyist
EW20
EW41
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
WW54
Lobbyist
EW20
86
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Lobbyist
EW20
Page
House
Transportation
EW20
Page
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Lobbyist
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
Representative
House State
Affairs
EW42
Representative
House
Transportation
EW20
Senate
Environment
WW54
Noah VanDomelen Co-Counsel
Stephen Goldman
Sydni Schoo
Taylor Bostick
Trey
Dreadfulwater
T.J. Wiltse
Wyatt Perry
Zach Stoner
Lobbyist
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Aide/Delegate-InTraining
Senator
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Lobbyist
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
EW40
EW40
EW20
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Orofino High School
NAME
Araya Rasmussen
Autumn Dloughy
Brandton Chatfield
Bayley Noah
Casey Tighe
Cassidy Campbell
Cynthia Guitron
Elizabeth Collins
Justin Zweifel
Kala Martinez
Kenny Miller
Kilee Wilson
Lexi Schwartz
Matt West
Mayra Rodriguez
Nicole Sparano
FIRST POSITION
OTHER
POSITION
Representative
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
House Health
and Welfare
Editor in Chief
Deputy Attorney
General
House State
Affairs
Representative
Co-Counsel
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
EW41
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
Press
RM 403
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
EW42
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Senator
Senate Health
and Welfare
WW17
Senator
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
House
Transportation
EW20
Representative
Legislative Aide
Page
Lobbyist/ Press
Legislative Aide
Page
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senate State
Affairs
House
Transportation
WW17
WW53
EW20
Representative
House
Education
EW40
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Senate
Environment
WW54
Legislative Aide
Press Staff
Delegate-InTraining
Page
Senate
Environment
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
WW54
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Press
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
RM 403
EW40
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
Press
RM403
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
87
Rachel Lee
Co-Counsel
Raquel Raff
Co-Counsel
Rika Ilagan
Rileigh Crawford
Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Senate
Environment
Senator
Co-Counsel
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW54
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
South Central Region
Oakley High School
NAME
FIRST
POSITION
Blakely Payton
Delegate-InTraining
Assistant Senate
Floor Leader
Brittany Hardy
Co-Counsel
Brody Martin
Lobbyist
Ben Castaneda
Brynn Westover
Bryton Cooper
Carston Lind
Daxton Gillette
Senator
Senator
Representative
Clerk of the
Supreme Court
Press Staff
Giorgio Terraneo
Co-Counsel
Hewstyn Beck
Lobbyist
Jacob Butts
Jed Muhlestein
Appellate Judge
Kobe Martin
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Senate Health
and Welfare
WW17
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Senate
Environment
WW54
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW53
Lobbyist
EW20
Senate State
Affairs
Senate State
Affairs
Senate
Education
Co-Counsel
Elizabeth Dillon
Emily Corbett
Kalli Manning
OTHER
POSITION
House
Education
House State
Affairs
WW53
WW55
Supreme
Court
EW40
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Press
RM 403
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
EW42
Lobbyist
EW20
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Press
RM 403
Representative
EW41
Representative
House State
Affairs
EW42
Maiser Pickett
Lobbyist
Makinlee Cranney
Chief Clerk of
the House
House
Chambers
Youth Supreme
Court
House Health
and Welfare
Co-Counsel
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Reporter
Lexie Bedke
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Senate
Education
WW55
Lobbyist
EW20
House State
Affairs
EW42
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
88
Mason Hale
House
Transportation
Representative
EW20
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Max Alves
Deputy Attorney
General
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Nathan Critchfield
Co-Counsel
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Rachael Mitton
Chief JusticeElect
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
EW20
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Sam Mitton
Skylar Koyle
Co-Counsel
Talia Elquist
Delegation
President
Tanner Jones
Whitney Morrison
House
Transportation
Representative
Senator
Senate
Education
WW55
Legislative Aide
Committee
Secretary
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Legislative Aide
Committee
Secretary
Senate
Environment
WW54
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
House
Chambers
EW40
EW40
South East Region
Highland High School
NAME
FIRST POSITION
Alexia Peck
Youth GovernorElect
Brayden Hernandez
Co-Counsel
Cole Leavitt
Representative
Conner Coutts
Speaker of the
House
Ethan Bedell
Co-Counsel
Gideon Gruel
House Floor
Leader
Gwen Woods
Co-Counsel
Jacob Ramsey
Co-Counsel
Jaxson Nield
Lobbyist
Josh Govan
Lobbyist
Kaden Marchetti
Keanna Hart
Keatyn Cummins
Senator
Senator
Lobbyist
OTHER
POSITION
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Transportation
EW20
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
EW42
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW54
Lobbyist
EW20
WW53
Lobbyist
EW20
Information
Desk
House
Chaplain
House State
Affairs
Senate
Environment
Senate State
Affairs
Senate State
Affairs
Senate
Environment
House Health
and Welfare
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
WW53
WW54
EW41
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Lobbyist
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW20
89
Lizzy Kowallis
Logan Ramsey
Luke Bedeil
Saydie Garcia
Spencer Muhonen
Spencer Mullen
Taylor Eddie
Yash Patel
House
Transportation
Representative
Senate
Education
House
Education
House
Education
Senator
Lobbyist
Representative
Representative
Committee
Chair
Representative
Legislative Aide
Committee
Secretary
Lobbyist
EW20
WW55
EW40
EW40
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
House State
Affairs
EW42
House
Transportation
House State
Affairs
EW20
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Lobbyist
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW20
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
EW40
EW42
Lobbyist
EW20
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
EW40
EW42
Lobbyist
EW20
WW17
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
WW55
Lobbyist
EW20
EW41
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
EW20
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
EW20
Lobbyist
EW20
WW55
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
EW40
WW53
Lobbyist
EW20
Bear Lake High School
NAME
Avery Carlsen
Beka Gertler
Braxton Stewart
Bridger Rudd
DJ Hillier
Jacob Hemmert
Jared DeClark
Jeff Wu
Jesse Beck
FIRST
POSITION
Legislative Aide
Lobbyist
Senator
Lobbyist
Representative
Representative
Lobbyist
Legislative Aide
Lobbyist
Julia Altmann
Delegate-InTraining
Kiya Kelsey
Committee
Secretary
House
Transportation
House
Transportation
Senate
Education
Senate State
Affairs
WW55
WW54
Committee
Chair
Senate
Environment
Legislative Aide
Committee
Secretary
House State
Affairs
House
Education
Senate
Education
Senate
Education
Lobbyist
Kori Passey
Lobbyist
Senator
WW53
Senate
Education
Senator
KodiAnn Skinner
Matthew Humpherys
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Senate State
Affairs
House State
Affairs
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senate
Environment
House Health
and Welfare
Co-Counsel
Jessica Jensen
Katelynne Keezer
OTHER
POSITION
Committee
Secretary
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
EW42
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
EW40
Lobbyist
EW20
WW55
Lobbyist
EW20
WW55
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
90
Melonie Roberts
Payton Passey
Attorney
General
Peyton Johnson
Lobbyist
Sarah Dransfield
Spencer Crane
Stetson Keetch
Stewart Keller
Talon Collins
Tyler Bassett
Walt Schwarting
House State
Affairs
Representative
House
Transportation
Delegate-InTraining
Representative
Committee
Chair
Reporter
SenateParliamentarian
Deputy Attorney
General
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Lobbyist
EW20
EW20
WW53
House
Education
EW40
House
Education
House
Education
Lobbyist
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate State
Affairs
Senate
Environment
Representative
EW42
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
Press
RM 403
WW54
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
EW40
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
EW40
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
EW40
Lobbyist
EW20
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW17
Lobbyist
EW20
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Blackfoot High School
NAME
FIRST
POSITION
Colton Brighton
Co-Counsel
Corben Fowler
Lobbyist
Jordan Reynolds
Co-Counsel
Kim Santillan
Maddison Bolinder
Rashelle Howe
Zahnyvee George
OTHER
POSITION
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senator
Representative
Senate Health
and Welfare
WW17
House
Education
EW40
Supreme
Court
Appellate Judge
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Press
RM 403
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
WW53
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
EW40
Lobbyist
EW20
EW40
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
WW17
Lobbyist
EW20
EW42
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Press Staff
Leadore High School
NAME
Abi Findley
Addy Johnson
Anna Beyeler
Brian Villalon
Brie Beyeler
FIRST
POSITION
Senator
Lobbyist
Representative
Lobbyist
Representative
OTHER
POSITION
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Senate State
Affairs
House
Education
House
Education
Senate Health
and Welfare
House State
Affairs
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
91
Jaider Beyeler
Logan Ramsey
McCoy Clark
Portia Dye
Raylee Bruce
Seth Matson
Sidney Tomchale
Senate
Environment
Senator
WW54
Representative
House
Transportation
EW20
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Representative
Lobbyist
Senate
Chaplain
Senator
Lobbyist
House State
Affairs
Senate
Environment
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senate
Environment
EW42
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
WW54
Lobbyist
EW20
WW17
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
WW54
Lobbyist
EW20
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW55
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
South West Region
Caldwell High School
NAME
Anthony Gomez
Bryon Beams
Charles Michalk
Daisy Bautista
Elizabeth Cuevas
Emily Dock
Emmanuel Cerros
Hannah Webster
Ion Dina
Joel Vega
Kayla Noe
Kim Hunter
FIRST
POSITION
OTHER
POSITION
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Co-Counsel
Senate
Education
Senator
Co-Counsel
Lobbyist
Senate
Environment
WW54
Lobbyist
EW20
Secretary of
the Senate
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
House
Education
EW40
Senate Health
and Welfare
WW17
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Senate Floor
Leader
Senath Health
and Welfare
WW17
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
House
Education
EW40
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
EW40
House State
Affairs
EW42
Representative
Legislative Aide
Legislative Aide
Representative
Representative
Leslie Alcaraz
Lobbyist
Lexi Case
Lobbyist
Committee
Secretary
HouseSergeant
of Arms
House
Transportation
House Health
and Welfare
Senate Health
and Welfare
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
EW20
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
EW40
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
EW41
Lobbyist
EW20
WW17
Lobbyist
EW20
92
Luke Augustus
Maria Campos
Maria Zazueta
McKenzee Bass
Melissa Freeman
Nicanor Velez
Senator
Committee
Chair
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
Legislative Aide
Committee
Secretary
House
Education
EW40
Supreme
Court
Co-Counsel
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Senator
Senate
Environment
WW54
Co-Counsel
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Youth Supreme
Court
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
EW40
Supreme
Court
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Caldwell YMCA
NAME
Andi Waters
Caiti Worwood
Camron Manker
Corbin Beets
Genaro Huitron
FIRST
POSITION
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Senate
Education
Senate
Education
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
WW55
Lobbyist
EW20
Representative
House
Education
EW40
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Lobbyist
Senator
Representative
Jared Moore
Lobbyist
Krystal Perez
Lobbyist
Lita Forse
Lorena Rivera
Nate Griswold
Noah Rohrdanz
Maddie Dowen
Triden Mitchell
Yanira Madrigal
OTHER
POSITION
Representative
Senator
Lobbyist
Senator
Press Staff
Lieutenant
Governor
Representative
Committee
Chair
House State
Affairs
House
Education
Senate State
Affairs
House
Transportation
Senate
Education
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senate State
Affairs
WW55
EW42
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
Lobbyist
EW20
WW53
Lobbyist
EW20
EW20
WW55
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
WW17
Lobbyist
EW20
WW53
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Press
RM 403
Senate
Education
WW55
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
House
Education
EW40
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
93
Eagle High School
NAME
Christiana Warner
Emilee Estep
Ethan Simpson
Grace Gwin
Heath May
Jace Yacuk
Matthew Turner
Nathaniel Blancett
Olivia Love
Payton Lopez
Timothy Papenfuss
Rachel Bond
FIRST
POSITION
OTHER
POSITION
Senator
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Senate
Education
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
WW55
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Press
RM 403
Reporter
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Representative
House State
Affairs
EW42
Representative
House
Transportation
EW20
House
Transportation
EW20
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
Representative
Committee
Chair
Senator
Legislative Aide
Page
Lobbyist
Senator
Senate State
Affairs
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senate
Environment
House
Education
House Health
and Welfare
Representative
Lobbyist
WW53
WW17
WW54
EW40
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Lobbyist
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
EW20
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW41
Lobbyist
EW20
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
WW53
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Press
RM 403
Mountain Home High School
NAME
Aleana Giles
Alexis Walker
Bryanna Storm
Dante Haeberle
Deug Min Choe
Devin Kuntz
Dominick Carl
Ethan Ingram
Jessie Page
FIRST
POSITION
OTHER
POSITION
Senator
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Senate State
Affairs
Reporter
Representative
HouseParliamentarian
Delegate in
Training
Senator
Legislative Aid
Senator
Page
House
Education
EW40
House
Transportation
EW20
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Senate
Environment
WW54
House
Education
EW40
Senate Health
and Welfare
WW17
Deputy Attorney
General
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Supreme
Court
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Youth Supreme
Court
Senate
Chambers
EW40
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
House
Chambers
Supreme
Court
94
Kat Blackwell
Katheryn Lohmeier
Lexi Ogaard
Representative
Representative
Representative
Logan Potter
Legislative Aide
Mercedes Mason
Delegate in
Training
Victoria Chang
Committee
Chair
Secretary to
the
Secretary of
State
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
House State
Affairs
EW42
House State
Affairs
EW42
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Legislative Aids,
Pages and
Parliamentarians
Information
Desk
House State
Affairs
EW42
House
Transportation
EW20
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
Capital High School
NAME
Andrea Nguyen
FIRST
POSITION
Representative
Anna Bailey
Lobbyist
Connor Lynch
Appellate Judge
Ellie Van DeGraff
Emily Fales
Hope Ganieany
Ivan Vazquez
Senator
Representative
Senator
Lobbyist
Jackson McEwan
Lobbyist
Max Smay
McCall Bennion
Megan Rodgers
Rhone Grajcar
Shanaya Fox
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
House
Education
Senate
Education
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
EW40
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
WW55
Lobbyist
EW20
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Senate
Education
WW55
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Representative
Senator
Lobbyist
Representative
Youth Governor
Representative
Sierra Cole
Lobbyist
William Riggs
Lobbyist
Committee
Chair
Senate Health
and Welfare
Senate
Environment
House State
Affairs
House State
Affairs
Senate Health
and Welfare
House
Education
House
Transportation
Information
Desk
House
Education
House
Transportation
Senate
Education
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Press
RM 403
WW17
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
WW54
Lobbyist
EW20
EW42
Lobbyist
EW20
Reporter
Jack Hardee
Jai Banson
OTHER
POSITION
EW42
WW17
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
EW40
Lobbyist
EW20
EW20
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Legislative
Leadership
WW53
EW40
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
EW20
Lobbyist
EW20
WW55
Lobbyist
EW20
95
Centennial High School
NAME
Avalyn Hine
Eilish McDonagh
Joe Garrett
Jolie Drake
Riley Talamantes
Royal Madison
Trent Brown
FIRST
POSITION
OTHER
POSITION
ASSIGNED
COMMITTEE
Co-Counsel
Senator
Senate Health
and Welfare
Co-Counsel
ROOM
WORKSHOP
ROOM
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
WW17
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
House
Chambers
Supreme
Court
Youth Supreme
Court
Supreme
Court
Senator
Senate State
Affairs
WW53
Senator
Senate
Environment
WW54
Representative
House Health
and Welfare
EW41
Representative
House State
Affairs
EW42
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 2 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
GROUP 1 Sen.,
Rep., DIT and
Committee chairs
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
Senate
Chambers
House
Chambers
96
IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT 2018
South Central
South West
Chief Justice (Elected 2017)
Youth Governor- Elect
Attorney General
House Floor Leader
Deputy Attorney General
Press Staff
Appellate Judge
Chief Justice- Elect
Speaker of the House
Assistant Senate Floor Leader
Chief Clerk of the House
Deputy Attorney General
Press Staff
Appellate Judge
South East
North Central
Youth Governor (Elected 2017)
Secretary of the State
Assistant House Floor Leader
Editor in Chief
Deputy Attorney General
Press Staff
Appellate Judge
Lieutenant Governor
Senate Floor Leader
Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the Supreme Court
Deputy Attorney General
Press Staff
Appellate Judge
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
97
(How many signatures can you collect?)
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
98
Idaho YMCA Youth in Government State Session
2017 YOUTH SUPREME COURT AGENDA
Wednesday
6:00pm-9:00 pm
Thursday
8:00am
Registration
___________April 19th, 2017
Riverside Hotel
__________ April 20th, 2017
WW02
Welcome
All Youth Supreme Court Participants
Chief Justice
Lauren Goldman
Chief Justice- Elect
Rachael Mitton
Appellate Justices
(Connor Lynch, Maicee Conner, Rashelle Howe, Jacob Butts)
Attorney General
Payton Passey
Deputy Attorney Generals
(Jessie Page, Brandton Chatfield, Talon Collins, Max Alves)
8:45am
All Delegates seated
9:00am
OPENING JOINT SESSION
Call to Order
Escorted into Chambers
Youth Elected Officials of the Court
Youth Governor
Introduction of Justice Joel Horton
Introduction of State Judges and Legislative Officials
Key Note Speaker
Treasure Valley Family YMCA CEO
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
Sergeant-at-Arms
Joel Vega
Rhone Grajcar
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
Honorable Justice Joel Horton
David Duro
Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance
Boise State University ROTC
Prayer
House Chaplain
Cole Leavitt
Honorable Justice Joel Horton
Swearing in of Youth Government Elected Officials
Introduction of YMCA CEO
Treasure Valley Family YMCA CEO
Introduction of Key Note Speaker
Idaho YMCA Youth Governor’s Message
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
David Duro
Speaker of the House
Conner Coutts
Youth Governor
Rhone Grajcar
Escort from Chambers
Floor Leaders
Key Speakers
YMCA CEO David Duro
Key Note Speaker
State Legislative and Youth Supreme Court Officials
Youth Elected Officials
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
99
Joint Session Adjourn
10:30am
Real Oral Argument
Supreme Court
11:30am
Lunch
12:30pm
Finish Orientation
Supreme Court
2:00pm
Court Convenes
Supreme Court
2:15pm
Oral Argument One- Case 2017-01
Supreme Court
3:00pm
Oral Argument Two- Case 2017-02
Supreme Court
3:45pm
Oral Argument Three- Case 2017-03
Supreme Court
4:30pm
Oral Argument Four- Case 2017-04
Supreme Court
5:15pm
Court Adjourns
6:30pm
Dinner provided by YMCA
Pursuit- West YMCA
7:30pm
YMCA Free Activities
West YMCA
Joe R. Williams Conference Rm.
______________April 21st, 2017
Friday
8:15am
Court Convenes
Supreme Court
8:45am
Oral Argument Five- Case 2017-05
Supreme Court
9:30am
Oral Argument Six- Case 2017-06
Supreme Court
10:15am
Oral Argument Seven- Case 2017-07
Supreme Court
11:00am
Court Conference
Supreme Court
11:30am
Court Decisions
Supreme Court
12:00pm
Closing Joint Session
Speaker of the House Presiding
Youth Chief Justice’s Remarks
Youth Governor’s Closing Message
Lt. Governor’s Closing Remarks
Remarks from YMCA
Closing Speaker’s Remarks
Benediction, Senate Chaplain
House Chambers
Connor Coutts
Lauren Goldman
Rhone Grajcar
Triden Mitchell
Codi Cronin
Conner Coutts
Seth Matson
1:00pm
Adjournment, Sine Die
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
100
2017 YOUTH CHIEF JUSTICE
Dear Idaho Youth Government Participants:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 Idaho YMCA Youth in Government State
Session. This is such a special program which allows students the ability to utilize the
Capitol building and Idaho Supreme Court to provide a deeper understanding of the world
around us and how our state’s government affects it. This past year has left our country
divided more so now than ever in our lifetime. Please use this forum to express your own
opinions, ideas, and goals for the future while still finding compromise and unity amongst
each other.
Take full advantage of this time in the Legislature and Court where, hopefully you expand
your horizons both in knowledge and interaction with your peers. Don’t think that these
two days will be wasted; they only will be if you let them. You never know the impact that
your efforts here may have.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Sincerely,
Lauren Goldman
2017 Chief Justice
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
101
ELECTED YOUTH SUPREME COURT OFFICIALS
APPELLATE JUDGES
Connor Lynch
Maicee Conner
Rashelle Howe
Jacob Butts
Capital High School
Grangeville High School
Blackfoot High School
Oakley High School
CHIEF JUSTICE-ELECT
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Rachael Mitton
Payton Passey
Oakley High School
Bear Lake High School
CLERK OF SUPREME COURT
Elizabeth Dillon
Oakley High School
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Jessie Page
Mountain Home
Brandton Chatfield
Orofino
Talon Collins
Bear Lake
Max Alves
Oakley
CO-COUNSEL ASSIGNMENTS
CASE #2017-01 (State of YMCA vs. Jane Lawbreaker)
Name
Lexie Bedke
Brittany Hardy
Rachel Lee
Raquel Raff
Case Assignment
Plaintiff-Appellant
Plaintiff-Appellant
Defendant-Respondent
Defendant-Respondent
School
Oakley
Oakley
Orofino
Orofino
CASE #2017-02 (Jeremy Stone vs. County of YMCA)
Name
Jordan Reynolds
Colton Brighton
Ammon Dewey
McKenzie Kennedy
Case Assignment
Plaintiff-Appellant
Plaintiff-Appellant
Defendant-Respondent
Defendant-Respondent
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
School
Blackfoot
Blackfoot
Grangeville
Grangeville
102
CASE #2017-03 (YMCA Taxpayers vs. State of the YMCA)
Name
Gwen Woods
Ethan Bedall
Charles Michalk
Maria Zazueta
Case Assignment
Plaintiff -Appellant
Plaintiff-Appellant
Defendant-Respondent
Defendant-Respondent
School
Highland
Highland
Caldwell
Caldwell
CASE #2017-04 (State of the YMCA vs. Avid Q. Fann)
Name
Colton Keetch
Jacob Hemmert
Jon Chamarro
Noah Van Domelen
Case Assignment
Plaintiff -Respondent
Plaintiff -Respondent
Defendant -Appellant
Defendant -Appellant
School
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
Grangeville
Grangeville
CASE #2017-05 (State of YMCA vs. John Doe)
Name
Nicanor Velez
Anthony Gomez
Giorgio Terraneo
Carston Lind
Case Assignment
Plaintiff –Appellant
Plaintiff-Appellant
Defendant-Respondent
Defendant -Respondent
School
Caldwell
Caldwell
Oakley
Oakley
CASE #2017-06 (Karen Deal vs. University of YMCA)
Name
Nathan Critchfield
Skylar Koyle
Brayden Hernandez
Jacob Ramsey
Case Assignment
Plaintiff –Appellant
Plaintiff –Appellant
Defendant –Respondent
Defendant -Respondent
School
Oakley
Oakley
Highland
Highland
CASE #2017-07 (Steven Student vs. Smalltown School Board)
Name
Joe Garrett
Avalyn Hine
Rileigh Crawford
Casey Tighe
Case Assignment
Plaintiff -Respondent
Plaintiff -Respondent
Defendant -Appellant
Defendant -Appellant
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
School
Centennial
Centennial
Orofino
Orofino
103
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
STATE OF YMCA,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
vs.
Case No. 2017-01
JANE LAWBREAKER,
Defendant-Respondent.
FACTS
On February 20, 2016, the Sheriff (“Sheriff”) of Smalltown, YMCA, received an
anonymous tip via email, which stated:
I had three dates with Jane Lawbreaker over the past two weeks and yesterday, on
the third date, Jane Lawbreaker told me that I was a creep and that she did not want to
see me again. While I was leaving the restaurant where we were eating dinner, I
overheard Jane discussing a plan with someone over her cell phone to drive to Megacity,
YMCA, on the morning of February 22, 2016, to purchase a large quantity of faux designer
purses which she would bring back to Smalltown and sell to pay off her credit card bills.
Signed, X
YMCA has a law against being in possession of or trafficking in faux designer
fashions. The crime is punishable by one year in jail and a $10,000.00 fine.
Sheriff was unable to identify from whom the email had been sent. Nonetheless,
believing that a “major crime” would be committed in Smalltown, Sheriff did a search to
determine where Jane Lawbreaker lived. As it happened, Jane Lawbreaker lived in an
area of Smalltown where a halfway house for people leaving jail on parole was located. In
this same area, Sheriff had made three arrests of people for being in possession of faux
designer products, including purses, jeans, t-shirts and watches. The neighbors of Jane
Lawbreaker who had been arrested by Sheriff all claimed they had bought the “products”
from Jane Lawbreaker.
Based on his research, Sheriff decided to use the department’s new GPS tracking
system (which the sheriff’s department had purchased with federal stimulus money) to
track the movements of Jane Lawbreaker’s car to see if she actually went to Megacity.
Sheriff, on the night of February 21, 2016, drove to Jane Lawbreaker’s house.
Sheriff rummaged through the garbage cans located in the back alley behind Jane
Lawbreaker’s house and found a “designer purse” which was obviously a damaged and
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
104
unsalable faux Gucci purse and other packing materials for faux “designer goods.” The
garbage cans were behind Jane Lawbreaker’s house in the alley, but not labeled with an
address. The cans in which the purse and packing material were found did have painted
on the side “JL.”
After his discovery, Sheriff snuck around to the front of the house, found Jane
Lawbreaker’s 2005 Subaru Wagon and placed a GPS transmitter underneath the rear
bumper of the vehicle. On the morning of February 22, 2016, after sitting out front of
Jane Lawbreaker’s house overnight watching the Subaru and after having fallen asleep
several times, Sheriff saw a hooded figure, which he believed was a woman, get into Jane
Lawbreaker’s Subaru and drive away. Sheriff lost the Subaru in traffic but, because the
GPS unit was working perfectly, he was able to track the Subaru’s movements. The
Subaru drove directly to Megacity, YMCA, and stopped in an area of Megacity known by
the Megacity Police to be an area where faux designer goods were routinely bought and
sold. The GPS records showed that on February 22, 2016, the Subaru stopped for one
hour in that area of Megacity and then returned to Smalltown and parked in front of Jane
Lawbreaker’s house that night. As soon as the Subaru parked, Sheriff drove to Jane
Lawbreaker’s house. The drive took about ten minutes. The Subaru was in the same spot
where it had been parked that morning. Sheriff parked and waited for Jane Lawbreaker to
leave her residence to go to work on the morning of February 23, 2016.
At 8:00 a.m. on February 23, 2016, Jane Lawbreaker exited her house and got into
her Subaru to drive to work. Sheriff, in his unmarked car, followed Jane Lawbreaker on
her two mile drive to work. Jane Lawbreaker pulled into her office parking lot without
signaling. Sheriff, seizing the opportunity, stopped Jane Lawbreaker to cite her for making
an illegal turn without using a turn signal. Sheriff believed that Jane Lawbreaker looked
extremely nervous. Sheriff asked Jane Lawbreaker whether she had anything illegal in the
car. Jane Lawbreaker said “no,” but seemed “extremely nervous.” Sheriff asked for Jane
Lawbreaker’s license and registration, and returned to his car to write a ticket. He
returned to her car after writing the ticket and after opening his car trunk to get out a
high-powered flashlight. Sheriff shined his flashlight into Jane Lawbreaker’s car’s tinted
windows and quickly “looked around.” Sheriff spotted on the back passenger
seat Jane Lawbreaker’s purse, which looked to Sheriff to be an obvious Louis Vuitton
knock-off. He also saw eight brown boxes in the back of the Subaru. The boxes had no
tops, but Sheriff could not see into the boxes. Based on the email, the GPS information,
Sheriff’s knowledge, Jane Lawbreaker’s agitation, and the purse on the passenger seat,
Sheriff searched Jane’s car further and found that four boxes contained faux designer
purses and four boxes contained genuine designer purses. Jane Lawbreaker was arrested
and charged with possession and trafficking of faux designer goods in violation of YMCA
law.
Jane Lawbreaker filed a motion before the trial court to have all evidence resulting
from the traffic stop excluded on the grounds that the traffic stop was unreasonably
extended. The trial court, after hearing evidence, directed that evidence of faux designer
purses be excluded from trial.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
105
ISSUE ON APPEAL
The State of YMCA has appealed the trial court’s decision, arguing that the stop was
based upon reasonable suspicion and relies upon State of Idaho v. Filip Danney aka Filip
Vogelpohl, 153 Idaho 405 (2012), to support its case why the trial court’s decision should
be reversed. The defense relies upon Judge Gutierrez’s dissent in the same case as to why
the stop was not reasonable and also upon the case of State v. Sheldon, 139 Idaho 980
(Ct.App. 2003).
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
106
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
JEREMY STONE, an individual,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
CASE NO. 2017-02
vs.
COUNTY OF YMCA,
Defendant-Respondent.
FACTS
Jeremy Stone (“Jeremy”) is a sous-chef at a local restaurant in Bigtown located in
the County of YMCA (“County”). Because Jeremy prefers a rural living style, he does not
live in Bigtown but, rather, lives in a rural area of the County within the vicinity of the
County’s Park & Recreation Area (“Park”). Part of the reason Jeremy prefers a rural area is
because his primary hobby is competitive BBQ. The open space gives him room to store
his BBQ equipment and trailer, and the isolation of his property allows him to work on his
BBQ skills at all hours of the day/night. Jeremy stores his BBQ equipment in his backyard,
which is enclosed by a fence. To help protect his equipment, Jeremy constructed a carport
and installed rain curtains on the sides which could be rolled up and down as necessary.
On August 23, 2016, a Park Ranger (“Ranger”) was informed by a couple of Park
visitors that they had smelled a really bad chemical odor several days earlier that seemed
to come from a particular area of the Park. The reason the Park visitors talked to the
Ranger was because the County had posted fliers within the Park to help people identify
byproducts from methamphetamine production—an issue that was on the rise for the
Park—and the County was attempting to crack down on the illegal activity. The Park
visitors were unable to pinpoint the exact location where they smelled the chemicals, but
directed the Ranger to an area along a five-mile stretch of trail (“Trail”) outside of the
Park’s jurisdiction. Jeremy’s residence is along that Trail—the closest point being
approximately two miles from the residence.
Because the Trail is out of the Park’s jurisdiction, the Ranger telephoned the County
Sheriff to pass along the information provided to him. In the last County election, one of
the Sherriff’s campaign promises was to crack down on methamphetamine and to bring
the County’s investigative technology into the 21st Century. Earlier that summer, the
County bought a drone identified as a QUBE Quadcopter (“Drone”). The Sheriff’s
Department used the Drone to assist in its investigation of the increasingly popular
method of cooking meth known as “shake and bake,” or mobile labs. The “old method” of
cooking meth took a few days and was not at all mobile. The new method is not only
more dangerous, due to random explosions, but it can be made quicker and easier using a
mobile lab.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
107
As part of the Sheriff’s investigation, officers Kyllo and Riley were asked to conduct
ground surveillance in the surrounding area. That surveillance revealed three houses that
would be surveilled further. One of those residences was Jeremy’s. Because the area was
covered in trees and forestry, Officers Kyllo and Riley, who are both licensed pilots,
conducted a flyover to see what they could observe from 1000 feet. They noticed a burn
mark that looked similar to a chemical burn but, at that altitude, it could have been the
remnants of a typical fire pit. To get closer to the burn mark, they landed their plane and
decided to observe the property with the Drone.
Both officers, one manning the Drone and the other providing support, initially
approached Jeremy’s backyard at an altitude of approximately 200 feet. After circling the
property, the officers confirmed the existence of the carport at an unusual distance and
placement relative to the house and burn area. Unable to still discern the scorched ground
as a chemical or typical fire burn, the officers dropped the altitude from 200 feet to 40
feet to confirm; however, as they reached that altitude, the officers were able to see in
and around the carport area and discovered: (a) a trailer; (b) a large number of Igloo or
Coleman type coolers; and (c) multiple propane tanks. With the help of the Drone, the
officers were able to see an individual going back and forth between the carport and the
house. By this time, the battery life of the Drone was waning so the officers had no choice
but to radio for ground help before it was no longer operational and return to the airport.
A third officer, Ciarolo, responded to Jeremy’s residence after the call for aid and
began looking around. He was unable to see over the 6 foot fence that enclosed Jeremy’s
backyard; however, Officer Ciarolo did see a note on the gate that read, “Tracy, I am in
pit prep out back.” Officer Ciarolo then opened the cracked gate and proceeded into the
backyard. He looked around and confirmed the existence of what Officers Kyllo and Riley
observed about a half hour earlier. Officer Ciarolo opened one of the coolers but nothing
was present. After a short look around the property, he knocked on the trailer door but no
one answered. On his way out of the gate where he had entered, Officer Ciarolo stumbled
over an electrical cord attached to the house. The electrical cord would later be
determined to be for the deep freezer containing all of Jeremy’s meat for an upcoming
BBQ competition. Not knowing what the freezer contained, if anything, Officer Ciarolo
went to the front door and knocked.
Jeremy answered the door after about 2 minutes of knocking. He seemed very
surprised to see an officer at his door, and asked what he could do for the officer. Officer
Ciarolo responded by informing Jeremy that the Sheriff’s Department was investigating
methamphetamine production in the area and would like to take a look in his coolers
under the carport. Jeremy became upset that the officer not only knew what was in his
backyard, but that the officer had already been there. Jeremy declined to give the officer
what he requested and the officer left in his patrol car. About a week later when Jeremy
was packing up to go to a BBQ competition, he noticed the freezer was unplugged. After
looking into the issue, he found all his meat unthawed and rotted. The meat had an
estimated value of $1,000.00. After seeing the footprints by the cord, Jeremy immediately
telephoned the Sheriff’s Department. Jeremy demanded $1,000.00 for illegally entering
his property, unplugging the freezer and causing the meat to spoil. The Sheriff’s
Department disputed the claim and said it entered the property legally pursuant to the
investigation, and was only trying to contact him.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
108
The matter came before the District Court. Jeremy advanced two claims to prove
that his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches had been
violated: (1) the aerial observation of his property; and (2) the in-person visit by an
officer. The District Court ruled against Jeremy on both claims. First, reasoning that the
Sheriff’s Department could have obtained a search warrant for the overflight. See Katz v.
United States, 389 U.S. 347, 354 (1967). The District Court also held that the Sheriff’s
Department use of the Drone was limited in scope and duration, and was primarily for
assistance in locating the residence. Id. For the second claim, the District Court
recognized that officers of the law have an “implied license” to enter onto citizens’
property in an attempt to speak with them. See Florida v. Jardines, 569 U.S. 1 (2013).
To recover under Section 1983, a plaintiff must prove two elements: (1) that the
officers deprived him of a right secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States;
and (2) they did so under the color of the law. 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The officers admitted
that they acted under the color of the law so only the first element needs to be addressed.
Jeremy, therefore, must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the officers
violated his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches. See
California v. Ciarolo, 476 U.S. 207 (1986).
ISSUE ON APPEAL
Whether drone surveillance of Jeremy’s property was an unreasonable search that
violated Jeremy’s Fourth Amendment rights.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
109
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
YMCA TAXPAYERS,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
vs.
Case No. 2017-03
STATE OF YMCA,
Defendant-Respondent
FACTS
Sue Wambach is a 16-year old tenth grade student at the Anthony Doerr Fine Arts
and Literary High School (“Doerr”), a charter school in the YMCA School District (“School
District”). Doerr specializes in educating children who have demonstrated talent in the fine
arts and humanities. Doerr was considered a public school for all purposes and, like most
public schools, it received federal funding for several of its educational programs.
The State of YMCA, in order to promote choice and private school options, enacted
a voucher program. Under this program, parents who enrolled their children as students
in private schools, including private religious (mostly Catholic) schools, receive twenty-five
percent (25%) tuition aid from the State. The program does not, however, provide any
aid to parents who enroll their children in charter schools, like Doerr, which occasionally
charge additional fees to parents to support their specialized programs.
The program also does not allow tuition grants to attend public charter schools or
traditional public schools in their home school districts. In other words, public schools are
not eligible to receive a funding boost over the State-allocated amount based on parents
enrolling their children in charter and traditional public schools. Parents of any income
level could take advantage of the voucher program by enrolling their children as students
in private schools. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the schools receiving voucher checks
from parents were private religious schools.
Although the YMCA Legislature was dominated by moderate-to-conservative
Republicans who did not believe in giving any preference in enrollment in public schools,
two schools with liberal constituencies/patrons, the Bigtown and Metropolis School
Districts, decided to give preference in admissions to the two largest growing ethnic
groups—Latinos and Bosnians. The reason stated for the preference in both School
Districts’ policies was the desire “to achieve greater ethnic diversity in one sector of their
student enrollment.” In both School Districts, membership in either of these ethnic groups
was a “plus factor,” but was only one factor in admission.
As such, the two School Districts’ admissions policies also took into account grades
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
110
and standardized test scores, sibling, enrollment and immigration status in equal
measure. In implementing their admissions policies, neither School District considered an
applicant’s file individually beyond the objective selection criteria or considered or
exhausted any other admissions’ criteria such as low-income family status, family or
personal hardship, or random methods of selecting students for admission. Moreover,
both School Districts’ policies stated that the preferential admissions policies would come
to an end when both School Districts’ charter schools achieved a “critical mass” of
ethnically-diverse students, which the policy expressly stated as three percent (3%)
Latino students and one percent (1%) Bosnian students.
A group of YMCA taxpayers (“Taxpayers”) sought to enjoin the program on the
grounds that it violated the Establishment Clause. Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602
(1971). They argued that the State’s voucher program was unconstitutional because the
State, in enacting the law, had the “purpose” or “effect” of advancing or inhibiting religion.
Id. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment applies to the states through the
Fourteenth Amendment. Id. The Taxpayers argued that the type of voucher enacted in
this case is different than that in Zelman because the program only allows private schools
to participate. Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, 536 U.S. 639, 643 (2002).
The District Court held that the State’s voucher program did not offend the
First Amendment’s Establishment Clause because it did not create excessive entanglement
between government and religion. It also held that the voucher program was “neutral”
and provided “independent choice” amongst the recipients and that it was irrelevant if the
vast majority of benefits went to religious schools so long as program was religiously
neutral. Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, 536 U.S. 639, 643 (2002). Summary judgment was
granted for the State and the Taxpayers have appealed.
ISSUE ON APPEAL
Did the District Court err in ruling that the State’s voucher program was
constitutional and did not violate the Establishment Clause?
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
111
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
STATE OF YMCA,
Plaintiff-Respondent,
Case No. 2017-04
vs.
AVID Q. FANN,
Defendant-Appellant.
FACTS
Avid Q. Fann (“Fann”) is an 18 year old, recent graduate of Southeast High School
(“SHS”). Fann did not participate in sports while attending SHS because of his low grade
point average and his clumsy nature, but he was a loyal supporter of his school’s sports
programs. Since his graduation, Fann has attended every SHS basketball game, both
home and away games.
SHS’s basketball team was having an exceptionally good year and was expected to
win the YMCA State championship. Despite SHS’s winning season, the team had
consistently lost throughout the season to Southwest High School (“Southwest”). Fann felt
personally threatened by Southwest’s team and believed that the Southwest team could
jeopardize SHS’s chances at the State title. Fann decided that something had to be done.
Fann concluded that if he stopped the Southwest team from showing-up at the State
tournament, the team would not be able to defeat SHS. Then, according to Fann, SHS
would win the State championship without any problem.
When it came time for the State championship tournament, both SHS’s and
Southwest’s basketball teams had made it to the tournament playoffs. About a week
before the tournaments, Fann began harassing, tormenting and threatening the players of
Southwest’s team. The day before the tournament, the Southwest team was loading the
bus to travel to the tournament when Fann showed up and began taunting and
threatening the team. The team laughed at Fann and continued preparing for their
departure. The bus then took off towards the town where the championship games were
to be played. Fann was furious that the team did not take him seriously.
Fann raced ahead of the bus and set up a roadblock. Fann, who was armed with a
semi-automatic rifle, stopped the bus and hijacked the busload of players. Fann
commandeered the bus to a desolate location and detained the players until the
tournament was over. After the championship matches had concluded, Fann, feeling
satisfied that he had accomplished his goal, released the Southwest players. Unfortunately
for Fann, SHS lost in the first round of games and Fann was subsequently arrested.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
112
Upon Fann’s arrest, he was tried on charges of kidnapping in the second degree.
The jury returned a verdict finding Fann guilty of kidnapping charges. Fann was
sentenced to twenty-five (25) years of incarceration for his crimes.
YMCA Code § 18-450(2) provides that kidnapping in the second degree is
punishable by imprisonment in the State prison for not less than one (1) nor more than
twenty-five (25) years. In determining the sentence to be imposed in a criminal case, the
trial court is to consider the goals of imposing a sentence in a criminal proceeding: (1) the
protection of society; (2) deterrence to the defendant and others; (3) the possibility of
rehabilitation; and (4) punishment or retribution. State v. Chapman, 121 Idaho 1011,
1013, 739 P.2d 310, 313 (1987).
In rendering its decision, the trial court noted that this was Fann’s first felony
conviction involving violence. However, the court placed more weight upon the fact that
Fann had an established criminal record, including theft and assault. The trial court
recognized that the sentence was lengthy and that Fann is only 18 years of age, but the
court concluded that society needed protection from Fann’s tendency toward violent
behavior. The court further held that Fann had no potential for recovery from his violent
tendencies and that, since a firearm was involved in this case, deterrence is a factor.
Therefore, the trial court concluded that Fann should be incarcerated for a period of
twenty-five (25) years for disrupting the State basketball tournaments and for denying
southwest its “well-earned championship trophy.”
Fann appealed his sentence to this Court.
ISSUE ON APPEAL
Although the burden is on Fann to prove that the sentence is unreasonable, Fann
argues that the trial court abused its discretion in imposing an excessive and
unreasonable sentence of twenty-five (25) years, considering the facts and the
circumstances of the case. The State of YMCA argues the sentence was proper.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
113
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
STATE OF YMCA,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
Case No. 2017-05
vs.
JOHN DOE, an individual
Defendant-Respondent.
FACTS
John Doe (“John”) is a 16-year old YMCA high school student. Every day at lunch,
John’s two friends walk to the local grocery store that is about three blocks from the
school to get food and snacks. On occasion, John would tag along with his friends to the
grocery store knowing he had no money to purchase anything. When John went, he never
bought anything—he just went to hang out. John’s family is considered low-income and,
as such, he does not have much money to spend on the sort of things his friends buy for
their lunch.
One particular day, John stayed at the school to eat the lunch his mother had
packed for him. John unpacked his lunch in the front foyer by the school’s front office. He
found a carpeted step he could sit on and he began to eat alone. After finishing his lunch,
John went to toss his lunch wrappings—the closest trash container being inside the front
office.
The front office is surrounded by glass and has a walk-up window to the side. When
John entered the office to throw-away his trash, he realized no one was around. As John
turned to leave the front office, he saw what appeared to be a money box sitting just on
the other side of the counter. John reached across the counter and opened the money
box. Inside was about $50.00 in rolled-up quarters. Before John even thought about what
he was doing, John pocketed the quarters and left.
The following day, John went with his friends to the grocery store for lunch. He was
pretty excited because he had money to spend. John bought his lunch and then a couple
of candy bars to share with his friends. John’s friends did not know the money used to buy
the treats was stolen from the school’s office the day before, but did find it unusual that
John had money to spend because he never had before. Thinking nothing more of the
situation, the friends continued about their day. A week later, John had spent all of the
money, but he did not want to go back to eating lunch by himself in the foyer. As such,
John began to look for other ways to get money fast.
John went back to the office at lunch several days later to see if the money box was
there. John spotted the money box, but this time it was on a desk behind the counter.
John waited for a few minutes because the school secretary happened to be sitting at her
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
114
desk. After a couple of minutes, the secretary left the office and went to the restroom.
John thought he could take this opportunity to get to the money box before she came
back. John went into the office and walked past the swinging door that blocked the front
counter from visitors, and then walked toward the money box. Unknown to John, another
staff member was around the corner in the breakroom reading the newspaper. The
breakroom is hidden from the front entrance of the office. As soon as John came into
view, the staff member stood and said to John: “What are you doing behind the counter—
only staff can be back here!” John froze and said: “I don’t know.”
The staff member was aware that $50.00 had been taken from the front office a
little over a week ago and became suspicious of John and his intentions being behind the
counter. The staff member then asked John: “You are the one that stole the quarters,
aren’t you?” John did not reply; he simply had a terrified look on his face and stared back.
The staff member asked again, but John remained silent. At this point the staff member
called the school resource officer, Patsy, to the office to question John and to investigate
further. In addition to her position at the school, Patsy worked for the county sheriff’s
office.
When Patsy arrived, she could see John was frightened because he was to the point
of tears. Patsy told the staff member that she would handle the situation and asked John
to come with her to her office so she could call his mother. Patsy’s office is located on
school grounds but on the opposite end of the foyer. Both John and Patsy went to her
office and sat down. Patsy gave John a Dixie cup of water and telephoned his mother to
come down to the office to help clear up some questions that Patsy had. John’s mother
said, “I am at work and I will be down as soon as I can leave. Can you give me ten
minutes?” Patsy replied, “Sure.” While they were waiting, Patsy began by telling John that
he was accused of stealing $50.00 in quarters from the office and that he needed to be
honest with her. She continued to tell John that her office is a safe place and, no matter
what, things will work out. Patsy also mentioned that if he lied it would only get worse for
him. She also stated that she was his friend and only wanted to help him, and that he
should “tell” her, but did not have to.
Patsy then asked John: “Did you steal that money from the office?” John froze
again and could not speak, but his emotions overcame him and he started to cry
uncontrollably. John then stated: “Yes, it was me. I never have any money to buy things
and I saw the money box and it was open. I reached in and took the rolls of quarters
without thinking and I spent it at the grocery store.” At this time, John’s mother was
escorted to Patsy’s office and came in to find John crying uncontrollably. Patsy informed
John’s mother what had happened and told her that John would be charged with theft.
John and his mother hired an attorney who advised John to plead “not guilty” to the
theft. At trial, the State’s only evidence against John was his confession made to the
school resource officer while John’s mother was on her way to the school. John’s attorney
moved to suppress the confession, asserting that the school resource officer had violated
John’s Miranda rights. Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). The judge, after hearing
the motion, ruled that the school resource officer had failed to follow the common law
rules set forth in Miranda by not warning John of his rights by specifically eliciting a
confession prior to John’s mother arriving. Because the State had no other evidence to
present against John, the District Court dismissed the case.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
115
The State appealed the trial court’s decision to suppress the confession, arguing
that the Fifth Amendment only attaches to “custodial interrogations” and the confession
did not violate Miranda.
ISSUES ON APPEAL
Under Miranda, did the trial court err when it suppressed John’s confession?
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
116
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
KAREN DEAL, an individual
Plaintiff- Appellant,
Case No. 2017-06
vs.
UNIVERSITY OF YMCA,
Defendant- Respondent.
FACTS
The University of YMCA (“University”) hired Karen Deal (“Deal”) as a non-tenured
associate professor in 2010 with high hopes that she would bring a diverse perspective,
along with her scholarship, to the University and, specifically, the history department. The
University’s main objective in hiring Deal was to provide a wide berth of political
thought to the students. The University believed it would help improve its fairly
conservative History Department.
Since 2010, Deal has contributed to the University’s campus by serving on two
committees. Soon after being hired, Deal became the advisor for the University’s Young
Democrats on campus, obtained a position as chair of the Library Affairs Committee
(“LAC”) and chair of the History in Action Committee (“HAC”). The LAC and HAC provided
Deal considerable weight in selecting articles for publication in the quarterly HAC Journal.
In September 2014, Deal submitted materials in support of her promotion to full
professor to the University’s Senior Faculty Committee, which consisted of Donald G.
Mack, Julia Z. Coyle and Suz Lear. Mr. Mack is the Chair of the History Department, Ms.
Coyle is Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Ms. Lear is the current and interim University
Provost and Executive Vice President. Deal was eligible for promotion to full professor in
June 2015 and, because she had consistently received exceptional performance reviews
and had published numerous articles in several leading history journals, she expected to
receive the promotion.
In December 2014, Deal began serving as a faculty advisor for the Young
Democrats. This was after the previous student advisor had organized political protests on
campus that got a little ugly. Some students were arrested and the University had to
cancel classes for a couple of days to sort everything out. The students were protesting
the Firearm Possession on Campus legislation (“FPC”) that was passed and enacted at the
end of the State’s 2014 session. The FPC legislation was set to go into effect in July 2015.
As a result of the previous chaotic protests, Deal directed the students to use more
constructive ways to be heard without spreading violence, which included publishing
articles against the FPC in the HAC Journal and to hold informational meetings to educate
the community about the Young Democrats’ stance on the subject. The meetings
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
117
generated a lot of support and Deal allowed two students to publish articles in the HAC
Journal. The articles were not well-written, but they were student articles.
Because Deal did not have enough articles to put in the next edition of the HAC
Journal, Deal decided to publish her own article about how guns have a detrimental effect
on society historically. The article was published early April 2015. Deal admits that the
resources she relied upon were a bit loose. After the article was published, on or about
April 16, 2015, Deal’s supervisor, Mr. Mack, accused Deal of tarnishing the reputation of
the University’s History Department, and that the article was unprofessional and lacked
scholarship quality. Immediately after Mr. Mack’s accusations, Deal sent an email to her
attorney from her work computer using her work email address. The email indicated that
a portion of her article had been borrowed without attribution from other sources—it was
plagiarized. This email was discovered by the University’s IT Department and was
ultimately forwarded to Mr. Mack. The University has an Employee Electronic Email and
Messaging Policy (“Policy”). Essentially, the Policy states that the University email and
servers are to be used as a tool for business communication.
On April 29, 2015, Mr. Mack issued a written reprimand to Deal for her plagiarism
and placed the reprimand in Deal’s personnel file. Mr. Mack also removed Deal as the
advisor of the University’s Young Democrats.
Shortly thereafter, on or about May 4, 2015, the University’s Senior Faculty
Committee (“SFC”) denied Deal’s application for promotion, citing her “unprofessional
conduct” in publishing the article. In making its decision, the SFC relied on Deal’s
personnel file, which contained Mr. Mack’s reprimand. The very next day, Deal sent a
letter to the SFC requesting the SFC to reconsider its decision because the only evidence it
had to support the allegations of plagiarism was protected by the attorney-client privilege.
The SFC never responded to Deal’s letter.
Deal brought forth two claims: (1) First Amendment Retaliation; and (2) Fourth
Amendment unreasonable search and seizure. Both claims are pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §
1983. Deal demanded relief in the form of money damages for allegedly suffering, and
continuing to suffer, tangible and intangible loss in the form of reduced compensation and
professional reputation harm. Deal conceded that her speech and expression were
performed pursuant to her official duties, but requested that this Court recognize an
exception to Garcetti’s official duties inquiry, relying primarily on Demers v. Austin, 746
F.3d 402 (9th Cir. 2014). See also Garcetti v. Ceballos, 547 U.S. 410 (2006). Secondly,
Deal argues that the University’s search of her emails was not justified at inception and
exceeded the appropriate scope. Also, that she had an objectively reasonable expectation
of privacy in her emails sent at work through the University’s server.
The District Court held that recognizing an academic speech exception to Garcetti’s
official duties inquiry was proper because academic speech implicates First Amendment
rights of special concern. However, there was a sufficient alternative basis for the denial
of the promotion. See Mt. Healthy Sch. Bd. of Educ. v. Doyle, 429 U.S. 274 (1977). On
the issue of attorney-client privilege, the District Court held that the search of Deal’s
emails had exceeded the search’s appropriate scope, but that she had no reasonable
expectation of privacy in an email written in the workplace and sent through the
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
118
University’s server. Summary judgment was granted against Deal and she now appeals.
See In re Asia Global Crossing, Ltd., 322 B.R 247 (S.D.N.Y. 2005).
ISSUES ON APPEAL
Did the District Court err in recognizing an academic speech exception to Garcetti’s
official duties inquiry under the First Amendment?
Is the attorney-client privilege waived when an employee sends an email through
the employer’s wireless email server?
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
119
IN THE YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF YMCA
STEVEN STUDENT,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
Case No. 2017-07
vs.
SMALLTOWN SCHOOL BOARD,
Defendant-Respondent.
FACTS
The City of Smalltown (“Smalltown”) is located in the heart of the State of YMCA
and has approximately 10,000 residents. Smalltown has one high school, Smalltown High
School. Smalltown is about 100 miles from the City of Bigtown (“Bigtown”), also in the
State of YMCA. Bigtown has over 1,000,000 residents.
During the political campaign for President of the United States of America, it was
announced that the two candidates would be in Bigtown for a debate. James
Governmentteacher (“Governmentteacher”), the government teacher at Smalltown High,
decided it would be a “fantastic educational experience” to take a select group of students
to Bigtown to watch the debate. As such, Governmentteacher arranged a school van to
drive 20 students and several other supervising teachers to Bigtown for the debate.
Bigtown is a modern, urban city. In 2005, Bigtown’s city council passed a city
ordinance allowing for the marriage of same-sex couples. Smalltown adheres to more
conservative values and its city council, in 2005, passed an ordinance prohibiting samesex marriage. Smalltown High has a school regulation in place that prohibits marriage by
its students, between its students and specifically prohibits same-sex marriage. The
School’s policy also prohibits members of the same sex from “dating.”
On the day of the debate, Governmentteacher and the students drove to Bigtown
and attended the Presidential debate. During the debate, all sorts of political issues,
including same-sex marriage, were addressed. When a question was asked by the
moderator regarding same-sex marriage, Steve Student (“Student”), a student from
Smalltown High, unfurled a large banner which said, “Same-Sex Marriage 4 Jesus.” The
television media camera panned to the sign and he got on television. Governmentteacher
was so shocked by the sign he grabbed it from Student’s hands, shredded the sign into
pieces and declared same-sex marriage an abomination against the “All Mighty.” Upon
returning to Smalltown, Student was expelled from school by the Smalltown School Board.
Student filed suit against the Smalltown School Board, alleging that
Governmentteacher had violated his right to freedom of speech under the First
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
120
Amendment to the United States Constitution because Student was engaging in protected
speech and that he should not have been expelled from school. The District Court found
that Governmentteacher had acted properly and that the expulsion was valid.
ISSUE ON APPEAL
Student appeals to the YMCA Supreme Court for a determination of whether
Governmentteacher’s and the School Board’s actions were in violation of Student’s First
Amendment rights. The case of Morse v. Joseph Fredrick, 127 S.Ct. 2618, 168 L.Ed. 2d
290 (2007), is relied upon by the School Board and Governmentteacher to support their
position.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
121
YOUTH SUPREME
COURT RESOURCES
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR
YMCA YOUTH SUPREME COURT
Rule 1. Application and Designation of Rules: These rules shall govern the procedure
in the YMCA Youth Supreme Court of the State of Idaho. These rules shall be called the
Rules of Procedure (“RP”).
Rule 2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Definitions: As used in these rules unless the context requires otherwise:
Party shall mean appellant, respondent or amicus curiae.
Chief Justice shall mean the Chief Justice of the YMCA Youth Supreme Court.
The Court shall mean the YMCA Youth Supreme Court.
Rule 3. Legal Research: Appellate attorneys should not only rely upon legal
jurisprudence, but are encouraged to consider the social and philosophical implications of
the case. The legal research should focus on cases issued by the U.S. Supreme Court,
Federal Courts, the Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho Court of Appeals.
Rule 4. Condition of Participation: Each party is expected to rely upon their own
resources and the materials obtained by independent resources. Parties may contact
faculty members, attorneys, or judges for guidance.
Rule 5. Oral Argument
(a)
Time: Each party shall give oral argument in the case on the date scheduled by
the Court. Oral argument time shall be allocated and shall proceed as follows:
a. Appellant’s Statement - 15 minutes, less any time reserved for rebuttal.
b. Respondent’s Statement - 15 minutes.
c. Attorney General’s Amicus Curiae Statement - 10 minutes.
d. Appellant’s Rebuttal Statement - up to 5 minutes.
(b) Division of Argument Time: Co-counsels may divide the time between them
in any manner they choose for oral argument. The Attorney General and the
Assistant Attorney General may also divide the time between themselves. The
appellate attorneys must submit to the Clerk of the Court a schedule of how
argument time is to be divided 10 minutes prior to Oral Argument. The
schedule of argument will outline which counsel will be arguing and the time
allotted for the argument.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
122
(c)
(d)
(e)
Scope of Rebuttal: During rebuttal, the appellant shall not raise any new
issues. The appellant shall be limited to responding to the arguments raised by
the respondent and the attorney general during their oral arguments.
Attorney General: The Attorney General shall appear in person and/or through
an Assistant Attorney General.
Schedule of Argument: Six (6) oral arguments will be heard by the Youth
Supreme Court. The parties will be notified prior to arrival in Boise of the
scheduled argument time.
Rule 6. Protocol of Court
(a)
Court sessions: The YMCA Youth Supreme Court shall conduct each court
session as follows:
a. Clerk of the Court shall state upon signal from Justices, “All rise for the
Court.” All persons seated in the courtroom shall stand. Justices shall enter
courtroom and shall take their seats on the bench.
b. Clerk of the Court shall then state “Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye, The Honorable
YMCA Youth Supreme Court of the State of Idaho is now in session. You may
be seated.” Everyone shall then take their seats.
c. The Chief Justice shall then call the session to order by stating, “This is the
time set for the hearing of ___________ versus _____________, case
number _______. Mr./Ms. _________ you represent appellant? Mr./Ms.
___________ you represent respondent? Appellant and Respondent have
each been allotted 15 minutes, which may be divided with co-counsel if the
Clerk of the Court has been so advised. The Attorney General has been
allotted 10 minutes. Appellant may reserve up to 5 minutes for rebuttal.
Are there any questions? If not, appellant you may proceed.” Upon which
the co-counsel for appellant shall approach the podium and begin oral
argument.
d. After oral argument is completed, the Chief Justice shall state, “The case will
be taken under advisement. The Court will recess and an opinion will be
rendered tomorrow morning.” The Justices shall leave the courtroom, after
which the audience is free to leave.
e. After the recess, the Clerk of the Court shall state upon signal from Justices,
“All rise for the Court” and proceed with the next case. All persons seated in
the courtroom shall stand. Justices shall enter courtroom and shall take their
seats on the bench.
(b)
Rendering of the Opinion:
a. Clerk of the Court shall then state “Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye, The Honorable
YMCA Youth Supreme Court of the State of Idaho is now in session. You may
be seated.” Everyone shall then take their seats.
b. The Chief Justice shall then call the session to order by stating, “This is the
time set for the rendering of decisions The Court will then render its decision.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
123
c. The Chief Justice shall then call the first case, “in the case of ___________
versus _____________, case number _______” and the Clerk of the Court
shall state:
d. “For the appellant, Justice ________, Justice _________, etc.
e. For the Respondent, Justice ________, Justice _________, etc.
f. The decision of the Court is _____ to ____ for the (appellant or
respondent).”
g. The assigned Justice will then render the majority opinion. A Justice will then
render a dissenting opinion, if any.
h. Upon rendering the decision, the Chief Justice shall state, “Mr./Ms. Clerk, do
you have any further business?”
i. The Clerk of the Court shall then inform the court of the next item of
business.
j. After the last item of business has been completed, the Chief Justice shall
state, “The Court is adjourned.” The Court will then rise and all others will
rise. The Justices shall leave the courtroom, after which the audience is free
to leave.
Rule 7. Youth Supreme Court Decisions- General provisions: The Court will render
all of its decisions on Saturday morning.
(a)
Court Conferences: The Chief Justice may schedule Court conferences as
necessary for the benefit of the Court. The Chief Justice shall chair the
conferences. Only Justices shall be allowed in a conference. The purpose of the
conference is to discuss the oral argument and to resolve any conflicts concerning
the cases.
(b) Voting: Each Justice shall have one vote. A Justice may either concur or dissent.
In case a Justice is unable to participate in hearing a case and a tie decision results,
the decision of the lower court shall be deemed affirmed.
(c)
Oral Decisions: The Court shall render an oral decision. Upon receiving the votes
from the Justices, the Court shall convene in session to render the oral opinion. The
Court shall choose one justice to deliver the opinion. Any dissenting Justices shall
be allowed to render their oral dissent. The dissenting Justices may choose one
Justice to deliver the dissenting opinion.
Rule 8. Disqualification of Supreme Court Justice: A Justice shall be disqualified
from participating in any case which involves appellant or respondent co-counsels, the
Attorney General or an assistant attorney general from the same school or Y group as the
Justice.
2017 IDAHO YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
124