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Special Committee censures one lawmaker, issues guidance for others

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Sen. Kevin Cook, Rep. Wendy Horman, and Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen of Idaho Legislative District 32.
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December 18, 2023 5:47 PM
Published 5:46 PM

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) - A local Republican "Special Investigative Committee made a decision on three lawmakers they say violated the Republican Party Platform.

The committee for Legislative District 32 voted to censure Representative Stephanie Mickelsen, R-Idaho Falls, for voting against bills Republicans supported, including HB 265, which aimed to restrict access of minor to sexual exhibitions, and HB 273, a property tax amendment.

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Representative Wendy Horman received a "Resolution of Guidance" from the Committee, asking her to engage with the Republican Party before arguing the hearing process in the media.

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Senator Kevin Cook also received a Resolution of Guidance, with the Committee reminding him the Republican Party Platform stands strongly against growing government.

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None of the lawmakers attended the Special Investigative Committee hearings; however, they held a Town Hall later the same week to engage with voters.

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