This week, a proposed bill that would have required lawmakers to disclose their finances to the public, was overwhelmingly voted down in the Idaho Legislature.
The proposal covered candidates at the state, county or city level. It was an annual disclosure that included revealing employers, stocks or bonds worth more than $5,000, and boards where they may serve. Spouses of candidates would've also had to disclose their occupation and employer.
Boise State Political Science Professor Gary Moncrief tells Samantha Wright that the way policy committees work in Idaho had something to do with the proposal’s failure.
Gary and Samantha Wright have a new podcast called “Legislative Breakdown.” We pick apart the Idaho Legislature each week to find out how it affects YOU -- and this week our special guest is a lobbyist who used to work at the Statehouse. Find “Legislative Breakdown” every Friday in iTunes, in the NPR One app and here.
Find Samantha Wright on Twitter @samwrightradio
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