Idaho Legislature Bills

Recent 50 bills

1. S 1434· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
   Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 287 Effective: 07/01/2026
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2. H 975· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal year 2027.
   Returned from Governor vetoed on April 28, 2026
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3. S 1432· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – OTHER PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
   Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 284 Effective: 07/01/2026
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4. SCR 126· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   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.
   Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
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5. H 898· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the State Historic Preservation Officer.
   Reported Signed by Governor on one legislative day Session Law Chapter 296 Effective: 07/01/2026
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6. H 895· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   DATA CENTERS – Adds to existing law to establish limitations on consumptive use of water for cooling certain data centers.
   Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 291 Effective: 07/01/2026
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7. HCR 35· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   2026 WINTER OLYPMICS – States findings of the Legislature and recognizes all the Idaho athletes who participated in the Olympics.
   Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:43 a.m. on April 2, 2026
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8. S 1453· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.
   Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 313 Effective: 04/10/2026 SECTION 1-3; 07/01/2026 SECTION 4-6
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9. H 964· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

   Last action 2026-04-02
   APPROPRIATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.
   Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 303 Effective: 07/01/2026
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10. H 971· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL – Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 341 Effective: 04/10/2026 SECTION 3 & 4; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1 & 2
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11. H 776· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 276 Effective: 04/02/2026
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12. S 1313· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION – Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 314 Effective: 07/01/2026
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13. H 974· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 325 Effective: 07/01/2026
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14. HCR 34· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    BEAR RIVER – States findings of the Legislature and reaffirms Idaho’s rights under the Bear River Compact.
    Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:43 a.m. on April 2, 2026
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15. HCR 29· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS – States findings of the Legislature and recognizes the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations that are overtly hostile to the people and institutions of the State of Idaho.
    Delivered to Secretary of State at 12:54 p.m. on April 2, 2026
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16. HJM 20· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    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.
    Delivered to Secretary of State at 12:54 p.m. on April 2, 2026
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17. S 1396· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    PACIFIC FISHERIES LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE – Repeals existing law to remove obsolete provisions relating to membership on the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force.
    Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 280 Effective: 07/01/2026
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18. H 508· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    TRANSPORTATION – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding bicycle and pedestrian projects.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 299 Effective: 07/01/2026
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19. H 706· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    IDAHO BUILDING CODES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding single stairway building exceptions.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 320 Effective: 07/01/2026
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20. H 972· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – DIVISION OF WELFARE – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 332 Effective: 07/01/2026
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21. S 1247· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding law enforcement entering into a memorandum of agreement.
    Filed in the office of the Secretary of the Senate
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22. H 621· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    CONCEALED WEAPONS – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding prohibited conduct.
    Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
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23. HJM 22· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    PREDATORY BIRDS – States findings of the Legislature and supports curtailment of the pelican population.
    Delivered to Secretary of State at 12:54 p.m. on April 2, 2026
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24. SCR 128· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    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.
    Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 04/06/26
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25. S 1336· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    EDUCATION – Amends and adds to existing law to revise and establish provisions regarding civics education.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 317 Effective: 07/01/2026
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26. H 896· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding compliance with the law.
    Returned from Senate Failed; Filed in the office of the Chief Clerk
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27. H 721· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    IDAHO BUILDING CODE ACT – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding public school building plan reviews.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 277 Effective: 07/01/2026
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28. H 924· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – STATE LIQUOR DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2027.
    Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 194 Effective: 07/01/2026
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29. S 1351· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    STATE OFFICE VACANCIES AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR – Amends existing law to provide for certain ineligibility for reappointment to the same position following express Senate rejection.
    Read second time as amended in House; Filed for Third Reading
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30. H 772· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide for negligent violations.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 293 Effective: 07/01/2026
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31. H 889· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    STATE PROCUREMENT – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law regarding the procurement of property by the State of Idaho.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 283 Effective: 07/01/2026
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32. S 1437· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.
    Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 273 Effective: 07/01/2026
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33. S 1408· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind for fiscal year 2027.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 328 Effective: 07/01/2026
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34. H 897· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    TAXATION – Amends existing law to revise a sales tax exemption for data center equipment and to revise a certain property tax exemption for certain capital investments.
    Referred to Revenue & Taxation for concurrence recommendation
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35. H 920· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS – Relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2027.
    Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 195 Effective: 07/01/2026
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36. H 959· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    TAXATION – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for an initiative petition to raise or lower the property tax budgets for fire protection districts and ambulance service districts and to revise provisions regarding certain property tax budget limits.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 316 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2026 SECTION 2; 07/01/2026 SECTION 1 & 3
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37. H 976· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – Relates to the appropriation and transfer of funds for strategic initiatives and local highway districts.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 326 Effective: 04/10/2026
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38. H 930· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    CAMPAIGN FINANCE – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duties of political treasurers.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 337 Effective: 07/01/2026
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39. H 978· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.
    Line item vetoed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 312 Effective: 07/01/2026 with the exception of line item veto in SECTION 3
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40. S 1254· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT – Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 315 Effective: 07/01/2026
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41. H 929· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    HEALTH CARE – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certain out-of-pocket payments for health care services.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 275 Effective: 01/01/2027
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42. S 1447· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – STUDENT SUPPORT DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Student Support for fiscal year 2027.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 329 Effective: 07/01/2026
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43. S 1430· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    FIREARMS – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding preemption of firearms regulation, to provide a penalty, and to provide for a cause of action.
    Signed by Governor on 04/02/26 Session Law Chapter 295 Effective: 04/02/2026
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44. H 928· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    MERIT-BASED HEALTH CARE – Adds to existing law to establish the Merit-Based Health Care Act.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 289 Effective: 07/01/2026
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45. S 1362· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 330 Effective: 07/01/2026
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46. H 973· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    APPROPRIATIONS – MILITARY DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Military Division for fiscal year 2026.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 323 Effective: 04/10/2026
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47. H 887· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    WATER SKIING – Amends existing law to provide an exception for water skiing.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 290 Effective: 04/02/2026
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48. H 817· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    TOBACCO PRODUCTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the sale of cigars.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 279 Effective: 07/01/2026
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49. S 1356· Senate· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts.
    Signed by Governor on 04/10/26 Session Law Chapter 333 Effective: 07/01/2026 SECTION 1-11; 01/01/2027 SECTION 12
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50. H 931· House / Assembly· 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

    Last action 2026-04-02
    PORTABLE BENEFIT PLAN ACT – Amends language added by House Bill 645 regarding the Portable Benefit Plan Act.
    Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 274 Effective: 07/01/2026
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