All Roll Calls
Yes: 103 • No: 1
IdahoH 09002026 regular legislative sessionHouse
STATE AFFAIRS – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding agreements by state agencies, to exempt certain records from disclosure, and to establish provisions regarding private insurance coverage and claims for state property.
Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
STATE AFFAIRS
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Agency sign off required for settlements
Beginning July 1, 2026, the director cannot finalize a settlement or sign a release without written sign off from the affected agency leader or board. If they do not agree, the state board of examiners makes the final decision.
Public notice and hearings on state settlements
Beginning July 1, 2026, when an insurer offers a final settlement, the director sends it to the state controller for publication at least 14 days before acceptance. If the accepted deal changes, the updated agreement is also reported. If a settlement leads to operational changes, the agency must hold a public hearing with a posted agenda, take public comment, and tell the legislature within 7 days.
Stronger checks on big state property claims
Beginning July 1, 2026, for state property claims over $100,000, the director must finish key steps before taking any insurance money. They must get police reports, video, or eyewitness statements if a third party may be at fault. They must get a professional damage review using replacement cost, including soft costs and any code-required upgrades. They must review policy limits and exclusions and confirm no other insurance or bonds apply. Agencies may order their own independent appraisal, and the director must seek the maximum recovery available.
Agency claim reports stay confidential
Beginning July 1, 2026, after the required claim checks, the director gives a findings report to the affected agency and any overseeing board. Lawmakers may review it confidentially. The report is not public until a settlement is reached or the claim closes. This improves internal oversight but limits public access during negotiations.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Kevin Cook
Republican • Senate
Britt Raybould
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/30/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 1
House vote • 3/20/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 69 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 282 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/2/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
4/1/2026HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/31/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-1-0
3/30/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/26/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/25/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/23/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 69-0-1
3/20/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/19/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/18/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/16/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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