The Idaho Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill in which Idaho promises to sue if Congress passes health-care reforms that require the state’s residents to buy insurance.
Tuesday’s vote was 24-10 and divided closely along party lines, as all seven Democrats voted against it. All but a few Republicans, including Joe Stegner of Lewiston and Chuck Coiner of Twin Falls, voted for it.
Opponents said it was premature to pass legislation against a federal law that doesn’t exist.
The bill passed on a 52-18 party line vote in the House. Gov. Butch Otter is expected to sign it. (AP)
