BREAKING: ACLU Sues to Block Fairness in Sports
One of the most important legislative victories we achieved this year is the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. This first-in-the-nation law limits participation in girls’ high school and college sports to biological girls, making clear that women’s sports are for women only. Ultimately, this law preserves the spirit of Title IX, which guarantees equal athletics […]
Most Successful Idaho Session Yet!
Wow! The 2020 Idaho Legislative Session has officially concluded—and what a successful session it was! The laws passed this year should provide families with hope for the future of Idaho. Family Policy Alliance of Idaho has been on the front lines to make sure Idaho will continue to be a place where God is honored, religious […]
Meet Tabitha (Simon’s Law)
I have good news for you: Simon’s Law (now House Bill 578) was passed by the Idaho House of Representatives last week with a 63 to 5 vote. Idaho law currently allows doctors to withdraw life-sustaining treatment, including nutrition and hydration, from a minor child without notifying or obtaining consent from parents. Simon’s Law would […]
We Need to Protect Girls’ Sports
The Fairness in Women’s Sports legislation has passed the House—but it has a long ways to go before it makes it to Gov. Brad Little’s desk for his signature. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Ehardt (R-Idaho Falls) and Sen. Mary Souza (R-Coeur d’Alene), would end the Idaho policy allowing biological boys to play in […]
Legislative Update (Week 8)
It is the eighth week of legislative session, and things are really beginning to heat up. The legislature may stay late this year, possibly until mid-April even later (legislative session is usually adjourned the last week of March). Here are a couple updates: 1. The “No Public Funds For Abortion Act” cleared the State […]
Idaho Legislative Update (Week 8)
Blessings from the State Capitol in Boise, Idaho! We are now eight weeks into the 2020 legislative session, and Family Policy Alliance of Idaho® is working hard to promote public policies that make Idaho a place where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished. Three quick updates: “Choose Life” Specialty […]
Simon’s Law Will Protect Parental Rights
Simon Dominic Crosier was born almost ten years ago. Although he lived only a short three months, his story is inspiring lawmakers around the country to pass legislation protecting the rights of parents to make medical decisions for their children—and Idaho may be the next state to pass one of these “Simon’s Laws” named in […]
Update on Abortifacient Mandate Legislation
Let me encourage you: biblical citizenship has a real impact! Last week you flooded the Senate Commerce and Human Resource Committee with emails and calls voicing opposition to the Planned Parenthood-supported Abortifacient Mandate (SB 1050). This extreme legislation would have mandated insurance coverage for contraceptives—including abortifacients like “Plan B” and “Ella” that can end pregnancies after fertilization. […]
Support Abortion Alternatives in Idaho
I have exciting news for you: the “Choose Life” Idaho license plate legislation was passed by the Senate last week and is on its way to the House of Representatives. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Regina Bayer (R-Meridian) and Representative Brent Crane (R-Nampa), would add the “Choose Life” license plate as a new special interest […]
Protect Minors From Sex Reassignment Surgeries
Remember the James Younger custody battle in Texas late last year? A jury ruled that the seven-year-old boy’s mother could get the boy hormone therapy devised to help him transition into a female. All of this was against the will of the boy’s father, who contended that James was being forced into identifying as a girl by […]
