Bills & Legislation

IDAHO FOREST PRODUCTS COMMISSION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Forest Products Commission.

RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to establish an Idaho residency requirement to receive funds from ICAR.

TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE

PUBLIC RECORDS ACT – Amends existing law to provide that certain records of the Department of Juvenile Corrections shall be exempt from disclosure.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT – Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding hearing notices and to revise a provision regarding procedure at a hearing.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Amends existing law to provide that the commission be established in the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

DIRECTED BLOOD PRODUCT TRANSFUSION – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding directed blood product transfusion.

HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE

EDUCATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for harassment, intimidation, or bullying information and professional development.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Amends existing law to provide that the Attorney General shall have certain authority.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT – Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding temporary rules and to revise provisions regarding temporary rules.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

IDAHO SAFE BOATING ACT – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding enforcement.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MILITARY – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding leaves of absence from regular duties for military duty.

COMMERCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

ENTICING A CHILD – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding enticing a child through use of the internet or other communication device.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

PRIVATE FOREST LAND – Amends existing law to revise the surcharge associated with improved forest land.

RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to provide for human-powered vehicles, bicycles, and electric-assisted bicycles.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS – Amends existing law to provide for the Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors to determine and administer an appropriate open book jurisprudence exam for the licensing of surveyors.

BUSINESS COMMITTEE

EMERGENCY FIRST AID – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity of persons giving first aid from damage claims.

JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – States findings of the Senate and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Department of Water Resources, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Resources and Environment Committee, with exceptions.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho State Police, the Division of Veterans Services, the Sexual Offender Management Board, and the Office of Administrative Hearings have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee, with an exception.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all temporary and pending rules adopted by the Idaho Commission on Aging, the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Department of Health and Welfare, and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, with exceptions.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE COMMERCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho Department of Insurance, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, and the Department of Commerce have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee, with an exception.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all pending rules of the Idaho Transportation Department have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the Idaho Hop Growers’ Commission have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee, with an exception.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

STATE POLICE K9 KIMBER – States findings of the Senate and honors and commemorates State Police K9 Kimber for her service, dedication, and commitment to protecting the people of Idaho.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

ITALY – States findings of the Senate, recognizes the importance of Italy as a trade partner with Idaho, and supports the strengthening of ties between Idaho and Italy.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

KINSHIP CAREGIVERS – States findings of the Senate and endorses the development of a state plan to support kinship caregivers.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TAXATION COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all pending rules of the Idaho State Tax Commission have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee.

JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE – States findings of the Legislature and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the State Board of Education and the Division of Career Technical Education have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Education Committee.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

RULE APPROVAL – SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – States findings of the Senate and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho State Police, Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Secretary of State, Idaho Department of Administration, and Idaho State Lottery have been reviewed and approved by the Senate State Affairs Committee.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

POLITICAL VIOLENCE – States findings of the Senate and condemns political violence, honors the lives of those killed or injured, and calls on all Idahoans to reject all forms of such violence.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

LANDS – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish provisions for the management of certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

LANDS – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish provisions for the management of certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

PREDATORY BIRDS – States findings of the Legislature and supports curtailment of the pelican population.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – States findings of the Legislature and urges the United States House of Representatives and Senate to take immediate federal action to restore clarity, consistency, and stability to intercollegiate athletics.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

TREASURY TRUST BONDS – States findings of the Legislature, provides support for treasury trust bonds, and urges Congress to enact enabling legislation authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue treasury trust bonds.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

PUBLIC LANDS – States findings of the Legislature and supports retention of public lands in Idaho.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

BALANCED BUDGET – States findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

SUGAR BEETS – States findings of the Legislature and supports domestic production and supply of sugar beets.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

DEPREDATION – States findings of the Legislature and calls on the federal government to protect Idaho citizens who file depredation claims.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

ELECTIONS – States findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment affirming the authority of states to govern their election processes.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES – States findings of the Legislature and approves all temporary and pending rules submitted to the Legislature for review during the 2026 legislative session, with exceptions.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MINING – States findings of the Legislature and supports Integra Resources mining operations in Idaho.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

DEPREDATION – States findings of the Legislature and calls on the federal government to protect Idaho citizens who file depredation claims.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION – States findings of the Legislature and encourages the Citizens’ Committee on Legislative Compensation to reduce the compensation and expense allowances for legislators serving in the Sixty-ninth Idaho Legislature.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MARIJUANA – States findings of the Legislature and urges the citizens of Idaho to reject any effort to bring the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act to the ballot.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature, declares that the community school strategy is a proven approach to student success and stronger communities, and encourages continued collaboration among schools, families, and community partners to expand and sustain community school efforts in Idaho.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

WILDLIFE CROSSINGS – States findings of the Legislature and supports wildlife crossings.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

UNUSED NUCLEAR FUEL – States findings of the Legislature and supports expansion of research and development at the Idaho National Laboratory.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature, declares that the existing public school funding formula requires review and modernization, and requests that the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction present draft legislation to the Legislature.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE