Senate bill 1247a creates a temporary 24-hour protective placement to get someone who has a major neurocognitive disorder (Alzheimer’s/Dementia) to the hospital when they are in a serious health crisis or in significant danger of harming themselves or others. Because of a gap in our laws, where we do not have a mechanism to… Continue reading Bridging the Legal Gap for Emergency Aid to Idaho Residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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I’m Running for Re-election!
It’s official — I’m running for re-election to continue serving as a representative for Twin Falls, Camas, and Gooding counties! Below I have included my usual legislative update from the Capitol. – Rep. Chenele Dixon See Post on Instagram Notable Legislative Activity House Bill 445 – Tax Deficiency Interest Accruement House Bill 445 will limit… Continue reading I’m Running for Re-election!
Promoting children’s behavioral health: Why Idaho needs stricter access to technology in schools
As members of the Idaho Behavioral Health Council, we are deeply concerned about the increasing behavioral health issues among children, particularly those stemming from the misuse of technology and social media. House Bill 663 will provide for more restrictive access to phones and social media in schools for children, alongside the implementation of a digital… Continue reading Promoting children’s behavioral health: Why Idaho needs stricter access to technology in schools
Legislative Update
This past week at the Capitol the Governor signed H406 into law. This important legislation will establish a mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of trafficking fentanyl within the state of Idaho. H406 will serve as a deterrent, sending a signal to drug traffickers that Idaho takes its security seriously. The House has advanced another… Continue reading Legislative Update
DIXON: Let’s combat the rise of fentanyl and human-trafficking activity
Since taking office, President Biden and his Administration have been derelict in their Constitutional duty to preserve America’s sovereignty and protect its southern border. Drug cartels have greater influence over the flow of goods and people into the United States than our own government. States need to band together and combat the alarming rise of… Continue reading DIXON: Let’s combat the rise of fentanyl and human-trafficking activity