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<p>18 January 2025</p>
<p>The Idaho House Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee advanced <a href="https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0007/">HB 7</a>, a bill proposing a $300 mandatory minimum fine for the possession of less than three ounces of marijuana, following a contentious debate on January 15, 2025. Proponents argue it strengthens Idaho’s stance on drug deterrence, while critics raise concerns about judicial discretion and impacts on vulnerable populations.</p>
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18 January 2025 - Idaho’s HB 7, proposing a $300 minimum fine for misdemeanor marijuana possession, advanced to the House floor after a heated committee debate. The bill has sparked controversy over judicial discretion and impacts on vulnerable populations.

Idaho Lawmakers Advance $300 Marijuana Possession Fine Bill