Insurance crisis sparks Idaho legislature malpractice plan
The Idaho Senate approves a two year mandatory joint underwriting association to stabilize malpractice coverage as Argonaut plans cancelation. Physicians would pay premiums into a stabilization fund with potential surcharges if deficits occur. The move follows rising suits and premium costs and seeks temporary relief ahead of permanent reforms.
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Gallaher
Argonaut
Idaho
Senate
Idaho Land Use Bill Faces Veto Risks Amid Amendments
Lawmakers debate SB1094 recodifying planning and zoning rules from the 1920s. Governor Andrus’ office signals possible veto threats tied to land use amendments. Debate centers on requiring local officials to implement ordinances and the potential Senate concurrence delay.
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McHan
Norma Dobler
Moscow
Senate
Dan Emery
Boise
County
Merill
D-Blackfoot
Emery
Merrill
Gene Winchester
Rhuna
Bill Onweiler
John Reardon
Meridian
Onweiler
John
Butch Otter
R-Caldwell
Idaho
Idaho House Advances 2.5 Million Local Road Aid Amid Senate Debate
The House approved 2.5 million dollars for city and county highway projects, totaling 10.3 million with prior surplus funds for federal matching. Senatorial discussion focused on timing and leverage, with McDermott seeking general orders to influence SB1217 and sessions calling for a two day hold to await Senate action.
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House
Idaho
Senate
Patricia McDermott
D-Pocatello
Perry Swisher
Docatello
Walt Little
New Plymouth
McDermott
Sessions
Senate backs study on medical malpractice insurance
Boise Idaho UPI reports the Idaho Senate approved a resolution to study the medical malpractice insurance issue by a five member committee at an estimated cost of about $1000. Senator Mike Mitchell urged passage and Senator Robert Saxvik supported a year long review. The bill also moved to require a mandatory joint underwriting association for malpractice coverage.
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Senate
House
House opens debate on emergency crop price supports
Congress moves a one year price support bill raising 1975 floors for wheat corn cotton soybeans and milk with costs estimated at 882 million dollars to taxpayers. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz fights the measure warning of higher food prices and possible billions in costs while Speaker Carl Albert doubts a veto override.
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Washington
UPI
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Butz
Carl Albert
Common Cause
Idaho Senate OKs Malpractice Liability Bill and Study
The Idaho Senate, by 32 to 2 under rule suspension, approved a 150000 liability limit for medical malpractice suits and sent the measure to the House. It also enacted a mandatory joint underwriting association for malpractice coverage and adopted a study resolution, acting under emergency procedures as the insurer to about 500 doctors plans to drop coverage after June 1.
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Senate
Idaho
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