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IDAHO BUILDING CODE ACT – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public school building plan reviews.

Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

IDAHO BUILDING CODE ACT

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Modular building makers must submit plans

Manufacturers of commercial coaches and modular buildings must submit the building plans for every model to the state division for review. This is an ongoing compliance step for those businesses.

Fee caps and state backup for reviews

Local governments chosen to review school plans cannot charge more than the division’s plan review fee set in rule. A local government that lacks a certified examiner may hire the division to review those parts. When a county performs plan reviews, the division does the electrical and plumbing reviews at the division’s hourly rate set in rule. Any local government that reviews school plans must send the division copies of all approved plans.

School districts pick state or local review

Beginning July 1, 2026, each school district chooses the Idaho division or a local government to approve school building plans. For projects over $100,000, the district may choose the division or an eligible local government; at $100,000 or less, it may choose any local government. The choice must be in writing to both the division and the local government. The reviewer must finish the initial review within 30 calendar days after the plan is submitted. If the division reviews plans, it does not check local planning or zoning rules. Districts that use the division must submit three sets of working drawings and specs, and get approval before asking for construction bids. Reviews must cover building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, accessibility, elevators, boilers, and energy conservation, and include a clear approval stamp and findings. Any material change to an approved plan must be re‑reviewed and approved by the same authority.

Stronger inspector rules and training for schools

Plans examiners must work for the division, the local jurisdiction, or under an interagency contract, and hold the required certifications and Idaho journeyman licenses for their trade. All school construction or remodels must be inspected by certified building inspectors or Idaho‑licensed architects or engineers. The administrator runs a program to keep school plan reviews on time and provides training on the Idaho Uniform School Building Safety Code when a district asks.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Brent Crane

    Republican • House

  • Ben Toews

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/16/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 69 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 277 Effective: 07/01/2026

    4/2/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 12:50 p.m. on April 1, 2026

    4/1/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    4/1/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/31/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    3/31/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/31/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1

    3/30/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    3/24/2026Senate

  11. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources

    3/17/2026Senate

  12. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    3/17/2026Senate

  13. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 69-0-1

    3/16/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/13/2026House

  15. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading

    3/12/2026House

  16. Reported Printed and Referred to Business

    2/18/2026House

  17. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    2/17/2026House

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