Photo Gallery - March

Mothers of the Year March 5, 2008

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter poses with Idaho’s Mother of the Year for 2008, Kathleen Stephens of Pocatello and members of her family. Mrs. Stephens’ son Blake was recently killed in Iraq.	The Governor poses with Idaho’s Young Mother of the Year for 2008, Stacy Cowan of Boise and members of her family.
Rotary Club Luncheon March 6, 2008
The Governor answers questions from reporters following a luncheon address to the Rotary Club of Downtown Boise.
Editorial Board March 7, 2008
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter spends an hour with the Idaho Statesman Editorial Board answering questions about the 2008 Legislative Session.
House and Senate Pages March 7, 2008
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter poses with the 2nd group of House Pages for the 2008 Legislative Session.	The Governor spends some time with Senate Pages for the 2008 Legislative Session.
Bill Signing March 7, 2008
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signs the legislation for House Bill 557 that resolves a long running contentious legal issue over field burning in Idaho. The new law transfers authority for the field burning program from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to the State Department of Environmental Quality. It also limits bluegrass burning on non-reservation land to 20,000 acres annually unless additional air quality analysis is performed.
The Governor poses with some of those involved in drafting House Bill 557 and helped negotiate the final agreement.
Moscow Chamber of Commerce March 11, 2008

Governor Otter meets with members of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce. Left to Right: Isaac Grauke, Director, Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc., Dr. Earl Bennett, Retired, Dean UI College of Mines, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, Patty Shea, Regional Business Manager, Paul Kimmell, Regional Business Manager Palouse, Avista Corp.
March 12, 2008

Governor C.L.”Butch” Otter meets with members of the Boy Scouts as they present their annual report. The Governor received a report from three councils representing Twin Falls, Idaho Falls and Boise.
Bill Signing March 18, 2008
Governor Otter is joined by Sen. Mike Burkett (D) of Boise and Sgt. Greg Funk (seated in the Governor’s chair) after signing SB1407 that addresses college tuition for disabled veterans. University student government leaders also attended the bill signing.
670 KBOI Radio March 19, 2008

The Governor prepares to go on the air at 670 KBOI radio in Boise to take questions from callers about the legislative session.

"Capital for a Day" in New Plymouth, Idaho March 24, 2008
These are a few of the photos taken at the Governor’s “Capital for a Day” in New Plymouth. The event was held in the New Plymouth High School Gym on March 24, 2008.




Bill Signing March 25, 2008
Rep. Phylis King (D) Boise and Rep. George Sayler (D) Coeur d’Alene join Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter as he signs House Bill 544 dealing with property taxes.	Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signs House Bill 501 that addresses the confidentiality of victims of violence. Rep. Tom Trail (R) Moscow and Rep. Shirley Ringo (D) Moscow who co-sponsored the bill attended the signing.
Idaho's Brightest Stars Ceremony March 27, 2008
The Governor and First Lady pose with some of the nominees for Idaho’s “Brightest Stars” awards ceremony. Housed with Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, the Governor’s Brightest Star Awards program is designed to affirm and encourage active civic engagement by citizens of all ages and focuses specifically on volunteerism. Categories include: Individual, Youth, Organization, School, Business, Corporation, and Community.
House Pages March 28, 2008
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter poses for a picture with House Pages Elijah Roberts of Emmett, and David Johnston of Lava Hot Springs.
Bill Signing March 31, 2008
Governor Otter talks with lawmakers after signing SB 1444 that increase disability payments for emergency responders hurt in the line of duty. Left to right: Rep. Mike Moyle (R) Star, Sen. Leland “Lee” Heinrich (R) Cascade, Rep. Eric Anderson (R) Priest Lake, and Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter.

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