[Vision2020] The 2008 Legislature and SB1427 - When Idaho Gave a Damn

[Tom Hansen]

Greetings Visionaires -

As Idaho State Senator Mike Jorgenson (R-Hayden) vows to introduce
legislation (if he is elected), identical to Arizona's "papers please"
immigration bill, a major unwelcomed step in returning Idaho to the days
of white sheets and burning crosses . . .

http://tinyurl.com/2dkm8bs

It is comforting to reflect back to the 2008 Idaho legislature and Senate
Bill 1427.

http://legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2008/S1427.html#billtext

HIGHER EDUCATION - Amends existing law relating to higher education to
revise residency requirements; and to provide for confidentiality of
student information.

 . . .

"Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, any student who meets all
 of the following requirements shall be exempt from paying the nonresident
portion of total tuition:

    (a)  Graduation from a public or private high  school  in  this  state
 or attainment of the equivalent of a high school diploma in this
state;

    (b)  Continuous residence in this state for:

          (i)   The three (3) years preceding the date of graduation or
receipt of the diploma equivalent, as applicable; and

          (ii)  The  year  preceding  the  census  date of the academic
term in which the person is enrolled in an institution of 
higher  education; and

    (c)  Registration  as  an  entering  student,  or current enrollment
at an accredited institution of higher education in Idaho not earlier 
than  the fall semester or quarter of the 2008-2009 academic year; and

    (d)  In the case of a person without lawful immigrant status in the
United States,  the  filing of an affidavit with the institution of
higher education stating that the student has filed an  application 
to  legalize  the student's  immigration  status, or will file an
application as soon as the student is eligible to do so."

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Although this bill died in the House . . .

Idaho Senate BIll 1427 of the 2008 Idaho state legislature, back when
Idaho cared, was strongly supported by our own local representatives . . .
Shirley RIngo and Tom Trail.

Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the Realist adjusts his sails."

- Unknown