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LGBT advocates, religious leaders call on legislators to hold hearing for Add the Words bill
March 21, 2019
BOISE — Idaho Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill, R-Rexburg, said the state isn’t ready yet to pass anti-discrimination legislation on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, but several community leaders aren’t taking no for an answer.
State leaders discuss LGBT protections versus religious liberty at Boise summit
February 22, 2019
BOISE — Lawmakers, advocates and religious leaders gathered in Boise Friday to discuss Idaho’s approach to protecting LGBT residents, just two days after Senate leadership said an “Add the Words” bill won’t get a hearing this year.
Sen. Hill: No Add the Words legislation this session
February 20, 2019
BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2 News) — Idaho Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill said Wednesday that he believes progress has been made on the effort to protect LGBT people from discrimination while also protecting religious freedoms, but he believes there isn't time this legislative session to come to an agreement.
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January 14, 2019
On a cold December evening, about 100 people gathered in downtown Boise to learn more about Add the Words. The group advocates on behalf of LGBTQ folks, and is focused on adding the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the Idaho Human Rights Act.