Bills & Legislation

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

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

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

TAIWAN – States findings of the Senate and declares Idaho’s support of its partnership with Taiwan, trade partnerships between the United States and Taiwan, and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 2.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 4.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 3.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 1.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

SOIL CONSERVATION AND WATER RESOURCES – States findings of the Legislature and supports the consolidation of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

LIMITATIONS ON DRAFTING REQUESTS AND ROUTING SLIPS – States findings of the Legislature and provides for the addition of Joint Rule 24 to establish limitations on the number of pieces of draft legislation and the number of routing slips that may be requested by each member of the Legislature.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

MINING – States findings of the Legislature and supports re-opening American Tungsten’s IMA mining project.

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

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

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

EDUCATION FUNDING – States findings of the Legislature and calls on the President of the United States and Congress to assist states in covering the costs of educating students residing in the United States regardless of immigration status.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

MARRIAGE – States findings of the Legislature and calls on the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse the decision in Obergefell v. Hodges and restore the natural definition of marriage, a union of one man and one woman.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature, supports federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, and urges Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

SOLAR GEOENGINEERING – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal action.

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

MEDICARE – States findings of the Legislature, supports certain Department of Insurance efforts, and requests federal guidance.

HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE

CLEAN WATER ACT – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal action.

RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

WATER – States findings of the Legislature and supports increasing water storage in the state.

RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS – States findings of the Legislature and urges federal lawmakers to prohibit inclusion of artificial sweeteners in school meal programs.

AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to pass and fully fund legislation that fulfills the 40% federal funding commitment in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.

RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

2026 WINTER OLYPMICS – States findings of the Legislature and recognizes all the Idaho athletes who participated in the Olympics.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

NATIONAL GUARD – States findings of the Legislature and expresses support and commendation for the Idaho National Guard.

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE