Bill Summary
This bill proposes a significant overhaul of existing laws by repealing numerous sections across various titles related to health services, medical assistance, and administrative regulations. It removes outdated or redundant provisions, including those concerning health facility regulations, public assistance, and specific health policies like venereal disease management and immunization policies. Additionally, the bill amends certain sections to update references and remove obsolete language, aiming to streamline and modernize the legal framework.
Overall Summary
The bill’s extensive repeals and amendments align with the principles of reducing government size, promoting fiscal responsibility, and minimizing unnecessary regulations. It supports the idea of defunding programs not mandated by the constitution and encourages the assumption of certain roles by private sectors, reflecting a push towards efficiency and reduced government intervention in line with conservative values.
Reason for Rating
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 1)
The bill's extensive repeal of numerous sections of the code aligns with the principles of reducing the size and cost of government, as well as eliminating programs that are not cost-effective or have outlived their usefulness.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not directly address issues related to citizen involvement in government processes or the political system, thus it is neutral in this context.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (Rating: 0)
The bill primarily focuses on health and welfare codes and does not directly impact education policies or systems, making its effect neutral regarding educational matters.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address agricultural policies or regulations directly, so its impact on agriculture is neutral.
ARTICLE V. WATER (Rating: 0)
There are no direct changes or implications for water management or policy in the bill, resulting in a neutral rating.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not make specific changes to policies or regulations concerning natural resources and the environment, so its impact here is neutral.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (Rating: 0)
This bill does not address energy policies or infrastructure, leading to a neutral rating in this area.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not mention or impact the operations or policies related to national laboratories, resulting in a neutral rating.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (Rating: 0)
There are no changes in the bill that directly affect private property rights, hence the neutral rating.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address issues related to state or federal land management, so its impact is neutral in this context.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Rating: 0)
The bill does not make specific provisions or changes regarding wildlife management, resulting in a neutral impact.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (Rating: 1)
By reducing regulatory burdens and potentially decreasing government spending through the repeal of numerous sections, the bill aligns with the goal of enhancing economic conditions and reducing unnecessary government intervention.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (Rating: 1)
The bill's focus on repealing outdated and possibly burdensome health regulations supports the principle of minimal government regulation in health care, aligning with the metric's emphasis on a private enterprise health care delivery system.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address family values or policies directly impacting family structures, so its relevance to this metric is neutral.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (Rating: 0)
There are no specific provisions in the bill that directly impact policies or programs for older Americans, resulting in a neutral rating.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (Rating: 0)
The bill does not address law enforcement, criminal justice, or related legal frameworks, so its impact on this metric is neutral.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (Rating: 0)
The bill does not involve national defense or border security issues, leading to a neutral rating in this area.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (Rating: 0)
The bill does not pertain to the election processes or judicial appointments, so it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (Rating: 0)
There are no changes in the bill that directly affect religious freedoms or the exercise of religion, hence the neutral rating.
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