If an Idaho bill becomes law, the minimum fine for possessing even a small amount of marijuana will be higher than almost any other misdemeanor in the state, including a number of violent crimes, such as assault, battery, domestic violence and attempted strangulation.

A controversial bill, H-B 7, is advancing in the Idaho state legislature, proposing a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for possession of less than three ounces of

We heard some extremely compelling arguments in testimony today that dealt with the use of medicinal marijuana, and honestly, maybe that’s a conversation that this body should have.” By Mia Maldonado,

In existing Idaho law, it is a felony to possess more than 3 ounces of marijuana, punishable by up to five years in prison, or up to a $10,000 fine, or both.

An Idaho legislator Rep. Bruce Skaug hasproposed a bill advocating for a minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession in the state.Rep. Bruc

We do not want this to become a marijuana state.” By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun A Nampa legislator introduced a bill on Thursday to implement a $300 minimum fine for adults possessing three ounces or less of marijuana.

The House Judiciary and Rules Committee on Wednesday voted 10-4 to send HB 7 to the full House for a full vote, after another motion to kill the bill failed narrowly in a 6-8 vote.

A bill to implement a minimum $300 fine for adults possessing three ounces of marijuana or less is moving forward to the Idaho House floor. After two hours of testimony and lengthy debate among committee members,