Idaho Governor Signs Bill, Allows 4 Measures to Become Law

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter on Friday signed one remaining piece of legislation into law, while allowing four others to become part of the state statute without his signature.

In total Otter signed 370 bills and allowed seven proposals to become law starting July 1 without his signature. Earlier this week, Otter vetoed a bill that would have explicitly allowed the Bible to be used in public schools, saying the legislation was illegal and would result in costly litigation. He also vetoed a proposal that would have provided community health clinics with $5.4 million to study 78,000 Idahoans who don't qualify for medical insurance.

Last year, Otter was hit with a lawsuit after attempting to veto legislation banning lucrative gaming machines known as instant horse racing. The Idaho Supreme Court later ruled that Otter failed to veto the bill on time.