A measure introduced in the Idaho House would make private all emails, texts, and other communications between members of the Idaho Legislature, and block them from any public disclosure.
The bill before the House State Affairs Committee would create a massive change to the Idaho Public Records Act by shielding most of the communications Idaho lawmakers have with fellow legislative members, constituents and legislative staff.
The exemption would hide research requests made by lawmakers, but would not exempt communications between lawmakers and lobbyists.
Dalton gardens Republican Representative Vito Barbieri says the bill is needed to protect lawmakers discussing upcoming legislation. (AP)
