House approves education bill in 55-14 vote

by DEVIN WEEKS
Staff Writer | January 25, 2022 1:00 AM

House Bill 443 easily passed in the Idaho House of Representatives by a 55-14 vote Monday.

North Idaho legislators who voted in favor were Reps. Paul Amador, Jim Addis and Sage Dixon. Those who voted against include Reps. Vito Barbieri, Ron Mendive, Doug Okuniewicz, Heather Scott and Tony Wisniewski.

"This truly is one of the most important pieces of education-related legislation in recent memory," Amador said Monday after the vote. "It has the potential to both significantly improve the compensation package for teachers while simultaneously reducing property taxes."

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

For more on HB 443: https://bit.ly/3G09nI1

See Saturday's Press article: cdapress.com/news/2022/jan/22/house-bill-443-heads-house-floor-Monday/