article_snippet: Mrs Carey said working with Idaho's Republican-controlled Legislature has been easier than anticipated.
article_snippet: Lawmakers who resisted the idea at first blush have warmed up to the idea at first blush, Mrs Carey explained.
article_snippet: This year, the bill is endorsed by Republicans Senator Curt McKenzie and Representative Tom Loertscher.
article_snippet: Republicans Senator Curt McKenzie and Representative Tom Loertscher are chairs of Idaho's Republican-controlled Legislature's State Affairs Committees, panels that often get tossed controversial legislation and have a high bar for clearance.
article_snippet: The measure unanimously passed the Senate committee during The measure introduction hearing, which means The measure now goes on to a full hearing in front of the Senate committee.