Working for Idaho
During the 2008 Session
- Sponsored SJM 111, calling on Congress to implement an enforceable guest-worker program and eliminate incentives and subsidies for illegal immigration.
- Supported HB 366 to deny driver licenses to illegal immigrants.
- Supported HB 550, which gives county governments the authority to delay property tax collections on land being developed by new manufacturing businesses.
- Supported HB 500, which makes alternative energy companies eligible to lease state endowment lands – opening the way for development of new energy sources.
- Supported changes to the Small Employer Incentive Act, which allows more small businesses to qualify for tax incentives when they spend at least $500,000 in new facilities and hire at least 10 people.
- Supported the increase in the grocery-tax credit and giving business operators a $100,000 exemption to the personal property tax on business equipment.
During Her Career
- On education, she has helped increase choice for parents by supporting home schooling and charter schools.
- Continued to work for protection of unborn babies.
- Supported veterans and the veterans’ cemetery.
- Supported victims’ rights legislation.
- Supported restricted eminent domain condemnation powers to keep governments from taking property for commercial use.
- Increased the “circuit breaker” property tax credit for low-income, elderly and people with disabilities.
- Expanded lobbying registration to include those who are paid to sway executive branch officials or department heads to help clients win contracts.
