All Roll Calls
Yes: 58 • No: 11
IdahoH 05612026 regular legislative sessionHouse
STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS – Amends existing law to revise and remove provisions regarding flags flown by a governmental entity, to provide a penalty, and to establish provisions regarding enforcement by the Attorney General.
Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State sets flag display protocol
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services sets rules for where and how flags are displayed on state property. These rules guide the proper location and display of flags at state sites. The goal is a clear and consistent standard.
Fines and lawsuits for flag violations
A government that breaks these flag rules owes a $2,000 civil penalty per flag for each day it flies. Before suing, the Attorney General must send written notice and give 10 days to fix it, unless the government was warned before about a similar violation. If fixed within 10 days, no fines apply for that violation. If not fixed, the Attorney General can sue in the county’s district court to stop the violation and collect penalties from the first day. If the Attorney General wins, the court awards all of the Attorney General’s attorney fees.
Limits on flags at government sites
The law limits which flags a government entity in Idaho can fly on its property. Property includes buildings, parks, roads, and nearby land. Allowed flags are the U.S. flag; the government’s own flag; any U.S. state flag; city or county flags that existed before January 1, 2023; U.S. military and unit flags; the POW/MIA flag; flags of recognized tribes; and flags of Idaho colleges, universities, and public schools. A college or university flag counts only if the school has, by policy, named exactly one official flag. Foreign country flags are allowed only for special occasions and never for countries the U.S. is in hostile action with. Temporary parades or assemblies on government property are not bound by these limits. Schools, colleges, and universities are not treated as governmental entities under this law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ted Hill
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 58 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 260 Effective: 03/31/2026
4/1/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/30/2026SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/27/2026HouseReported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills
3/26/2026HouseReturned from the Senate Amended; Held at Desk
3/25/2026HouseRead second time as amended in the Senate, filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026HouseAmendments reported printed
3/23/2026HousePlaced in the Committee of the Whole
3/20/2026HouseReferred to 14th Order for amendment
3/18/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/17/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/16/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/6/2026SenateRead third time in full as amended – PASSED - 58-11-1
3/5/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
3/4/2026HouseRead second time as amended; Filed for Third Reading
3/3/2026HouseReported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills
3/2/2026HouseReferred to the Committee of the Whole
2/27/2026HouseRead Third Time in Full – U.C. to be placed on General Orders, no objection
2/12/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/11/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/10/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
1/30/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/29/2026House
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