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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Idaho lawmakers are launching a pilot program to accept remote testimony during legislative hearings.
The Post Register reports that the program will allow citizens to testify from Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Salmon, Twin Falls, Post Falls and Moscow.
The first opportunity Idahoans will have to offer remote testimony is on Monday during hearings on a handful of House education bills. This includes a bill encouraging public schools to offer gun safety classes and a bill that would continue to allow schools to hire relatives of school board members in rural areas.
The program is being spearheaded by House Education Committee Chairwoman Julie VanOrden, a Republican from Pingree, and Rep. Caroline Nilsson Troy, a Republican from Genesee.
Currently, remote testimony is only being accepted on bills selected by VanOrden, but Troy is hoping to expand the program to other committees depending on interest.
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