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Well-known member
At the prompting of the Idaho chapter of BHA, I sent some emails to representatives against this bill. Looks like we have a few on our side.
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for writing. I too love our public lands and want to be sure they are protected for future generations. I will not vote for it. I'm hoping that it will die an ugly death before the session ends. I will debate against.
Representative Phylis K. King
Idaho Legislature
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0038
332-1080
Jeff,
Thank you for contacting me about your concerns about Idaho's public lands. The Interim Lands Committee recently issued a report indicating that Idaho does not have a constitutional or legal argument to advance a case in court to have the state take over federal lands. In addition to this, our Idaho citizens have voiced repeatedly, that they do not support any scenario where the state would take control of lands. Reports issued through the University of Idaho's Policy Analysis Group found the state could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in eight of nine different scenarios they investigated involving such a transfer.
The citizens of Idaho value our public and federal lands. I do not believe that a state "takeover" makes sense. I support protecting our federal and public lands for future generations to enjoy.
Thank you again for contacting me and staying involved in our state government.
Cordially,
Rep Melissa Wintrow
District 19
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for writing. I too love our public lands and want to be sure they are protected for future generations. I will not vote for it. I'm hoping that it will die an ugly death before the session ends. I will debate against.
Representative Phylis K. King
Idaho Legislature
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0038
332-1080
Jeff,
Thank you for contacting me about your concerns about Idaho's public lands. The Interim Lands Committee recently issued a report indicating that Idaho does not have a constitutional or legal argument to advance a case in court to have the state take over federal lands. In addition to this, our Idaho citizens have voiced repeatedly, that they do not support any scenario where the state would take control of lands. Reports issued through the University of Idaho's Policy Analysis Group found the state could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in eight of nine different scenarios they investigated involving such a transfer.
The citizens of Idaho value our public and federal lands. I do not believe that a state "takeover" makes sense. I support protecting our federal and public lands for future generations to enjoy.
Thank you again for contacting me and staying involved in our state government.
Cordially,
Rep Melissa Wintrow
District 19