Idaho Senate eyes changes to Occupy bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Senators want to give Occupy Boise
protesters up to 90 days to reclaim their property after they've
been evicted from state land near the Idaho Capitol.
However, the chamber rejected replacing an immediate eviction
notice with a new July 1 deadline.
In a vote Wednesday, the chamber approved the changes to a
measure that's already passed the House.
It seeks to ban camping on state-managed land like the old Ada
County Courthouse, where Occupy Boise tents have been erected since November.
Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis said giving protesters more
time to reclaim their belongings would preserve their constitutional private-property rights. After these changes, the Senate must vote on the full measure.
Should it pass, it must be returned to the House for another vote, if it's to take effect.
protesters up to 90 days to reclaim their property after they've
been evicted from state land near the Idaho Capitol.
However, the chamber rejected replacing an immediate eviction
notice with a new July 1 deadline.
In a vote Wednesday, the chamber approved the changes to a
measure that's already passed the House.
It seeks to ban camping on state-managed land like the old Ada
County Courthouse, where Occupy Boise tents have been erected since November.
Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis said giving protesters more
time to reclaim their belongings would preserve their constitutional private-property rights. After these changes, the Senate must vote on the full measure.
Should it pass, it must be returned to the House for another vote, if it's to take effect.
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