House Republicans overwhelmingly signed off on a bill setting a minimum, mandatory fine for those convicted of simple possession of marijuana.

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

New Idaho law targets marijuana users with mandatory sentences and fines - understanding the implications of HB7 bill on drug possession in the state.

Idaho lawmakers proposed measures this week, including a mandatory marijuana fine, expanded powers for the attorney general, and proposed changes to school funding and tax credits. Monday Donald Trump's inauguration was held inside the U.

A bill aimed at increasing penalties for drug related offenses has passed in the Idaho House of Representatives.

House Bill 7 aims to amend an existing law that sets penalties for marijuana possession, now heads to the Senate. The bill passed the House Tuesday by a vote of 54 to 14. It adds a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for first-time adult offenders.

Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that could impose harsher penalties for marijuana possession. House Bill 7 aims to enforce a minimum $300 fine for anyone caught

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.

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after Idaho Falls Police seized over four pounds of marijuana and other narcotics on Jan. 9.

BOISE, Idaho — The House voted Tuesday to approve a bill creating a mandatory minimum fine for possessing 3 ounces or less of marijuana. Members voted 54-14, with two members absent, to send HB ...

BOISE, Idaho — After two hours of testimony, a House committee voted to send to the floor a bill creating a mandatory minimum fine of $300 for possession of marijuana, less than 3 ounces.