Weekly Town Hall – Sean Chrystal, “What is proposed constitutional amendment HJR 4?

Sean Chrystal will discuss proposed amendment HJR4 (RS32581/HJR004) to Idaho’s Constitution. Is it a good or a bad amendment?

The STATEMENT OF PURPOSE for the amendment states:

“A primary legislative responsibility as stated in the Idaho Constitution is that the “first concern of all good government is the virtue and sobriety of the people, and the purity of the home.”It also states that the“legislature should further all wise and well directed efforts for the promotion of temperance and morality.”The legalization and normalization of unlawful drugs is in direct conflict with the Constitutional mandate. Such legalization is detrimental to the community, to the environment, to the economy and to the health of individuals and families. Therefore, a constitutional amendment addressing these findings is hereby declared to be reasonable and necessary.”