2024 Legislative Session – Bills, Resolutions, & Memorials

This is just a selection of the 2024 bills, resolutions, and memorials. The list provided is not exhaustive and represents only a portion of the legislative actions taken in 2024. You can find a complete list at the following site: Complete Updated List of 2024 Legislation

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Bills Signed by the Governor or Awaiting the Governor’s Signature:

(There are more signed bills in the appropriation section.)

H385 amends existing law to revise the definition of “Internal Revenue Code.” It garnered strong support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the Senate with a vote of 58-8-4 and the House with a unanimous vote of 34-0-1. The Governor swiftly signed it into law on February 1, 2024, and it took effect retroactively on January 1, 2024.
H387 amends existing law to revise the penalty for a first conviction for domestic violence. It overwhelmingly passed the House with a vote of 68-0-2, received unanimous support in the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1, and was subsequently signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024. This crucial legislation is set to become law on July 1, 2024.
H 389a adds to existing law to provide for legislative approval of Medicaid state plan amendments and waivers. It received significant support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the House with a vote of 58-10-2 and the Senate with a vote of 27-6-2 after being amended. Upon its return to the House, the amended bill passed with a vote of 46-23-1. It was signed by the Governor on April 4, 2024, and it will become law immediately.
H399 adds to existing law to authorize the Board of Medicine to collect and report data on maternal mortality rates. It passed the House 52-17-1, passed the Senate 25-10-0, was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
H402 amends existing law to remove and revise provisions regarding class II injection wells. It passed the House 65-4-1, passed the Senate 34-0-1, was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
H403a amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a reduction in the number of supervisors and to revise provisions regarding terms of office, the filling of vacancies, and quorums. It passed the House 54-13-3, passed the Senate 34-0-1 after being amended in the 14th Order. It was then passed in the House 70-0-0 after being amended in the Senate and was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, going into law immediately.
H 404 amends existing law to provide an exemption from disclosure for certain records regarding wildlife. It passed the House 56-12-2, passed the Senate 29-6-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
H406 adds to existing law to provide for the crimes of trafficking in fentanyl and drug-induced homicide. It garnered strong support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the House with a vote of 55-13-2 and the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0. The Governor signed it into law on Monday, February 26, 2024, and it is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2024.
H408 adds to existing law to provide for the immunity of volunteer ski and bike patrollers in certain instances. It passed the House 52-17-1, passed the Senate 25-10-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 8, 2024, and it will become law immediately.
H410 amends existing law to clarify that income earned on any Indian reservation in Idaho by enrolled tribal members who live outside the state is not subject to Idaho taxes. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on February 20, 2024. It became law retroactively on January 1, 2024.
H412 amends existing law to provide for the use of technology and procedures to allow vehicles that meet established criteria to lawfully bypass a port of entry. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 5, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H414 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding commercial driver’s license permit fees, eligibility, and renewal. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 5, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H417 adds to existing law to require state agencies to accept cash as a method of payment along with any other accepted methods of payment in certain instances and to prohibit state agencies from charging an additional fee for cash payment. It passed the House 46-23-1, passed the Senate 30-4-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H421 amends existing law to define terms and to revise definitions regarding “sex” and “gender.” It passed the House 54-14-2, passed the Senate 26-8-1, and was delivered to the Governor on April 3, 2024 at 11:15 a.m., becoming law if not signed or vetoed after 5 days.
H422 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act to provide for public charter schools that operate independently from traditional schools. It passed the House 66-3-1, passed the Senate 32-11-1, and was signed by the Governor (and went into effect) on February 27, 2024.
H425 amends existing law to revise the definition of development. It passed the House 49-21-0, passed the Senate 24-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H428 would amend existing law to adjust the desired fund size multiplier. It passed the House 69-1-0, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 6, 2024, becoming law retroactively on January 1, 2024.
H429 amends existing law to provide that a purchase of membership service shall be made within 90 days prior to the date of retirement. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H430 amends existing law to provide for school employee member eligibility for disability retirement. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H431 amends existing law to revise a provision regarding contributions and investment earnings under supplemental benefit plans and to provide for qualified after-tax contributions. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H432 amends existing law to establish penalties for the disclosure of confidential member records. It passed the House 67-3-0, passed the Senate 17-17-1 (Tie vote broken by President voting aye), and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H433 amends existing law to provide for qualification equivalency for certain degree requirements through skills, capabilities, work, or relevant experience. This legislation received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, demonstrating broad bipartisan consensus on its importance. The Governor signed it into law on March 19, 2024, with the effective date set for July 1, 2024.
H435 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding controlled substances. It passed the House 68-0-20, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H436 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the creation of the Idaho Allied Health Professionals Board and to remove references to various health boards that are to be consolidated under the Idaho Allied Health Professionals Board. It passed the House 68-1-1, passed the Senate 27-7-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H437 amends and adds to existing law to provide for midwifery licensure under the board of nursing. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 32-2-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H439 amends session law to extend a sunset date to 2029. It passed the House 44-26-0, passed the Senate 23-12-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H441 proposes amending existing law to revise the definition of “drug paraphernalia” to exclude fentanyl testing strips. It passed the House floor unanimously, received a do pass recommendation from the Senate State Affairs Committee, passed the Senate with a vote of 33-2-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H444 amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the sale, exchange, or donation of county property. After passing the House with a vote of 66-0-4, it subsequently passed in the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1. On March 8, 2024, it was ordered to be transmitted to the Governor for approval. This legislation was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, and will become effective July 1, 2024.
H445 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the accrual of interest on income and sales tax deficiencies. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law retroactively on January 1, 2024.
H449 amends existing law to establish penalties for improper homestead exemption claims and to facilitate information-sharing between certain government entities. The bill garnered significant support, passing the House with a vote of 52-15-3 and the Senate with a vote of 26-9-0. Governor’s approval was secured on March 25, 2024, and the legislation is slated to become law on July 1, 2024.
H450 amends existing law to allow disbursements from school district activity funds with a debit card. It passed the House 66-0-4, passed the Senate 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law on July 1, 2024.
H452 amends existing law to change the distribution amount for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding and to revise certain requirements regarding funding and distributions. It passed the House 64-1-5, passed the Senate 34-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 7, 2024, becoming law on July 1, 2024.
H454 amends existing law to change the limit on the amount that may distributed under the advanced opportunity scholarship for certain workforce training courses. It passed the House 65-0-5, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law on July 1, 2024.
H455 amends existing law to make codifier’s corrections. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 6, 2024, becoming law on July 1, 2024.
H456 amends existing law to remove a provision regarding digital copies of agreements entered into by state officers and agencies and to authorize the State Controller to develop a policy regarding agreements. It passed the House 66-0-4, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law on July 1, 2024.
H461 amends existing law to update provisions concerning contested cases and the Office of Administrative Hearings. The bill received unanimous support in both houses of the legislature, demonstrating broad consensus on its importance. Governor’s approval was granted on March 25, 2024, and the legislation takes immediate effect upon signing, ensuring swift implementation of its provisions.
H462 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 33-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H465 amends and adds to existing law to address the crime of visual representations of the sexual abuse of children and to update provisions regarding the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. The bill received unanimous support in the House with a vote of 69-0-1 and passed the Senate unanimously as well. Governor’s approval was granted on March 25, 2024, and the legislation is scheduled to become effective on July 1, 2024.
H466 Amends existing law to include responding to solicitations for services within the practice of architecture and to provide that a firm offering to practice in Idaho shall identify an Idaho-licensed architect who will supervise such services. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H 467 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain special assessments. It passed the House 65-5-0, passed the Senate 23-11-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H468 Adds to existing law to establish the Rangeland Improvement Act. It passed the House 58-9-3, passed the Senate 24-9-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H471 Repeals and adds to existing law to enact the Revised Unclaimed Property Act. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H472 aims to amend existing law by revising provisions related to the inspection of private premises. It garnered overwhelming support in the House, passing with a vote of 66-1-3. Additionally, the bill received a do pass recommendation from the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee and passed the Senate with a vote of 32-2-1. It was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024 and becomes effective on July 1, 2024.
H474 adds to existing law to provide for false reports of damage claims. It passed the House 66-1-3, passed the Senate 34-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H477 amends existing law to mandate that a specific percentage of qualified electors within the district must sign a petition for a vote to repeal the district. The bill achieved strong support in the House, passing with a vote of 64-4-2, and similarly in the Senate with a vote of 33-0-2. Governor’s approval was obtained on March 22, 2024, and the legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
H478 amends existing law to provide for local enforcement of the Idaho electrical code and the Idaho plumbing code. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 35-0-0, was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H482 Amends existing law to provide that a parent or guardian shall not be required to be represented by an attorney at an expungement hearing. It passed the House 65-0-5, passed the Senate 33-0-2, was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H486 Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the succession to property of deceased residents of veterans homes. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate unanimously, was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H487 adds to existing law to establish provisions requiring certain contracts to be honored by successor utilities. It passed the House 66-1-3, passed the Senate 35-0-0, was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H488 seeks to amend existing law to stipulate that a taxpayer’s sworn statement affirming an expenditure for a specified deduction serves as conclusive proof of the taxpayer’s entitlement to the deduction. The bill received unanimous support in the House, passing with a vote of 70-0-0. Subsequently, it garnered a do pass recommendation from the Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee, passed the Senate with a vote of 32-2-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H 489 Amends existing law to allow for the designation of essential caregivers for in-person visitation. It passed the House 65-3-2, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H490 amends existing law to provide for certain fingerprint and criminal history background checks. It passed the House 48-17-5, passed the Senate 24-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H491 amends existing law to provide that certain notice may be given by first class or certified mail and to provide for proof of mailing. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H494 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the crimes of trafficking and commercial sexual activity. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H496 amends existing law to exempt federally recognized Indian tribes from the definition of “foreign government,” such that certain restrictions regarding real property will not apply to them, and to include forest land as one of the kinds of property that a foreign government may not purchase. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law retroactively April 3, 2023.
H498 adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect minors from harmful material on the internet. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 33-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H500 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding qualification and requirements for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 15, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H501a amends existing law to revise provisions regarding medical liens, to update a provision regarding perfection of such liens, and to provide that liens shall relate to the charges for services or treatments provided. It passed the House 67-0-3 upon amendment in General Orders, passed the Senate 34-0-1 as amended in the House, was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law upon passage and approval.
H502 amends existing law to provide for the respectful disposition of certain unclaimed human remains. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H505 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the duration and renewal of occupational and professional licenses. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024 in Section 1-54 and July 1, 2028 in Section 55 and 56.
H507 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding security requirements in certain actions or proceedings involving the sale of timber. It passed the House 65-0-5, passed the Senate 32-1-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H508 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding police officer member status. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H513 amends existing law to revise the duty of a sheriff regarding the regulation of traffic on highways and roads. Enjoying significant bipartisan support, it sailed through both chambers of the legislature, passing unanimously in the House with a vote of 70-0-0 and similarly in the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0. Currently, it awaits the Governor’s signature to become law.
H514a amends existing law to revise the definition of “aggravated offense.” With strong bipartisan support, it easily passed through both chambers of the legislature. The House approved it unanimously with a vote of 69-0-1, and the Senate followed suit with a vote of 33-0-2. It was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H518 Amends existing law to revise duties and penalties regarding the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H521 seeks to amend, repeal, and add provisions to existing law, aiming to revise tax rates, school facilities funding, and regulations concerning school district bond and tax levy elections. For a comprehensive summary of information, you can refer to the Statement of Purpose. This legislation successfully passed the House on Friday, February 23rd, with a vote of 61-6-3. It was reported out of the Senate Local Government & Taxation Committee with a do pass recommendation, and passed the Senate with a vote of 23-11-1. It was delivered to the Governor on March 25, 2024 for his signature and signed on March 29, 2024, becoming effective retroactive to January 1, 2024 for Sections 2 & 3, and July 1, 2024 for all other sections.
H526 adds to existing law to prohibit pelvic exams of anesthetized and unconscious patients except under certain circumstances. It passed the House 65-0-5, passed the Senate 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H527 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the licensure and practice of pharmacy. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H528 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to modify provisions regarding certified family homes. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 33-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H529 amends existing law to require the superintendent of public instruction to authorize funding from the Public Charter School Revolving Loan Fund upon the approval of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H531 seeks to amend existing law to permit parents to offer on-road driver’s training for their children and mandates the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance to provide specific driver education curriculum to all Idaho students. The bill earned a do pass recommendation from the House Transportation & Defense Committee, passed the House floor with a vote of 68-2-0, received another do pass recommendation from the Senate Transportation Committee, passed the Senate 30-4-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H532 proposes amendments to existing law to eliminate the requirement that an individual must not have held a driver’s license for the previous six months to be eligible for a specific identification card. The bill successfully passed the House with a vote of 62-7-1, then passed the Senate by a margin of 29-4-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H533 Amends existing law to provide that commercial motor vehicles may idle and use refrigeration in certain circumstances. It passed the House 68-1-1, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H540 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding flood control districts. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H542a amends existing law to establish terms for a provisional license to practice medicine for graduates of medical schools located outside of the United States and Canada. It received overwhelming support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the House with a vote of 66-0-4 and the Senate with a vote of 32-1-2 as amended in the 14th Order. Subsequently, it was passed in the House again with a vote of 69-1-0 as amended in the Senate. The Governor signed it into law on March 28, 2024, and it will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
H543 Adds to existing law to provide that a homeowner’s association may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home. The bill garnered approval in the House with a vote of 68-0-2, and later passed the Senate by a margin of 34-1-0. It was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H545 aims to amend existing law to stipulate that a local governmental unit cannot enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution compelling participation in an optional federal housing assistance program or regulating rent, fees, or deposits for leasing private residential property. Following a do pass recommendation from the House Business Committee, the bill passed the House by a vote of 59-11-0 and passed the Senate be a vote of 26-9-0. It is now awaiting a signature from the Governor.
H547 seeks to amend existing law by eliminating a fee for recipients of Purple Heart license plates. After receiving a do pass recommendation from the House Transportation & Defense Committee, the bill garnered unanimous support on the House floor with a vote of 67-0-3 and the Senate floor with a vote of 34-0-1. It was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H549 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding pesticide and chemigation applicators and licensing, chemical suppliers, and inspections. It passed the House 66-0-4, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H561 amends existing law to provide for a canvass report after votes are cast for elected offices. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H563 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding adoption of a temporary rule and regarding legislative review of incorporated material, to provide that an agency shall make incorporated material available on its website, and to require the periodic review of administrative rules. It passed the House 50-16-4, passed the Senate 33-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H566 proposes amendments to existing law to modify the circumstances under which a student can be exempted from certain mandatory English language assessments. The bill garnered approval in the House with a vote of 57-12-1, and later passed the Senate by a margin of 32-2-1. It was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H571 amends existing law to exempt certain subcontractors from licensure, to increase a dollar amount related to an exemption, and to eliminate a class of licensure. The bill garnered approval in the House with a vote of 67-0-3, and later passed the Senate by a margin of 35-0-0. It was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H572a adds to existing law to preempt laws regarding guaranteed income programs that are not expressly authorized by state statute. It garnered solid support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the House with a vote of 59-11-0 and the Senate with a vote of 27-7-1 after being amended in the 14th Order. Subsequently, it was passed in the House once more with a vote of 59-11-0 after being amended in the Senate. This legislation was then signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, and will become law on July 1, 2024.
H574 amends existing law to require certain disclosures in bond and levy elections that include information regarding state tax relief and when such state tax relief is set to expire. The bill garnered approval in the House with a vote of 47-19-4, and later passed the Senate by a margin of 25-8-2. It was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H575 aims to add to existing law by introducing provisions for the crime of disclosing explicit synthetic media. After receiving a do pass recommendation from the Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee, the bill successfully passed the House with a vote of 66-0-4. It passed the Senate unanimously with a vote of 35-0-0 and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H576 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding rental agreements, the disposal of certain property, notice to lessees in default, and access restriction. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 33-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H577 amends existing law to establish provisions for directed payments to qualifying hospitals. It passed the House 43-23-4, passed the Senate 21-13-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H578 adds to existing law to prohibit religious discrimination in adoption and foster care cases. It passed the House 64-4-2, passed the Senate 32-2-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H580 adds to existing law to establish military leave for public school and public charter school employees. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H581 amends existing law to revise the powers of teachers in the classroom regarding when a teacher may physically escort a student out of class and when restraint or seclusion of a student must cease. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H583a amends existing law to revise the definition of “resident” for vehicle registration, titling, driver’s license, and identification card purposes. It passed the House 50-16-4 and passed the Senate 33-0-2, after being amended in the 14th Order. After amendment in the Senate, it passed the house with a vote of 62-8-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H586a adds to existing law to require nonresidents to procure a license prior to collecting, possessing, or transporting certain antlers or horns and to provide an exception. It passed the House with a vote of 49-17-4, passed the Senate with a vote of 22-11-2 (after being amended in the 14th Order), passed the House after being amended with a vote of 50-19-1, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H588 amends existing law to provide certain deadlines for producing records pursuant to a public records request. It passed the House 66-2-2, passed the Senate 30-4-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H589 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain disclosures and to provide for a restriction on transfer fees. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H590 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain notices to community resident associations. It passed the House 66-0-4, passed the Senate 29-3-3, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H591 adds to existing law to provide for fencing and harvest during quarantine and to provide for the application of quarantine. It passed the House 61-2-2, passed the Senate 27-7-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H592 adds to existing law to provide for compensation for depredation of livestock by grizzly bear and wolves. It passed the House 56-12-2, passed the Senate 24-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H593 amends existing law to provide for certain credited state service and utilization of unused paid time off for certain eligible nonclassified officers and employees hired by the Office of the State Public Defender before January 1, 2025. It passed the House 64-0-6, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 22nd, becoming law immediately.
H596a amends existing law to establish provisions governing pharmacy benefit managers. It passed the House 41-29-0 and passed the Senate 27-8-0, after being amended in the 14th Order. After amendment in the Senate, it passed the house with a vote of 53-15-2, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law January 1, 2025.
H597 amends existing law to allow students of majority age to submit a signed statement for exemption from immunizations requirements. It passed the House 55-14-1, passed the Senate 28-7-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H599 Adds to existing law to prohibit ballot harvesting, to provide certain exceptions, and to establish penalties for violations. It passed the House 58-11-1, passed the Senate 28-6-1, and was delivered to the Governor on April 1, 2024 to be signed.
H600 amends existing law to revise penalties for domestic violence and attempted strangulation. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H601 adds to existing law to provide immunity for the security teams of religious organizations. It passed the House 63-6-1, passed the Senate 26-9-0, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H603a Adds to existing law to prohibit state agencies from donating to or sponsoring a nongovernmental event or organization and to provide exceptions. It passed the House 50-19-1, passed the Senate 27-6-2 once amended, returned to the House amended and passed 58-11-1, and was delivered to the Governor on April 3, 2024.
H604 amends existing law to revise certain requirements for electrical contractors. It passed the House 62-8-0, passed the Senate 21-13-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H607a adds to existing law to establish a procedure for bidders to challenge an administrator’s decision under certain circumstances. It passed the House 66-0-4, passed the Senate 32-0-3 once amended, returned to the House amended and passed 69-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H608a adds to existing law to provide for agricultural protection areas. It received overwhelming support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the House with a vote of 68-0-2 and the Senate with a vote of 33-1-1 after being amended. Subsequently, it passed in the House once more with a vote of 69-1-0 after being amended in the Senate. The legislation was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, and will become law on July 1, 2024.
H610 seeks to amend existing law by providing for an increased fine for a first violation of overtaking a school bus and misdemeanor penalties for second and subsequent violations. The bill was passed out of Ways & Means, subsequently cleared the House Transportation & Defense Committee, and passed the House with a vote of 37-29-4. It passed the Senate with a vote of 23-9-3 and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H612 amends existing law to provide for compensation and a procedure. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 24-9-2, and was reported signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H613 aims to amend and add to existing law by prohibiting the advertising of illegal products and services and establishing provisions for the apportionment of fines. The bill was reported out of the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee and recommended to be placed on General Orders for unfriendly amendment. On Friday, March 8, 2024, the bill was reported out of General Orders without amendments, passed the House with a vote of 47-22-1, was reported out of the Senate Judiciary & Rules committee with a do pass recommendation, and failed on the Senate floor with a vote of 16-18-1.
H614a amends and adds to existing law to provide for duties and authority of the Idaho Department of Lands and to provide for the Good Neighbor Authority Fund. It passed the House 66-0-4 and passed the Senate 34-0-1, after being amended in the 14th Order of the Senate. After being amended in the Senate, it was passed in the House with a vote of 69-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H617 repeals existing law to remove the Syringe and Needle Exchange Act. It passed the House 53-13-4, passed the Senate 27-8-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H618 mends existing law to expand and add to a prohibition against electioneering messages on certain government correspondence. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
My opponent debated and voted against H620a, aligning with all Democrats and two Republicans in an attempt to defeat the legislation. This bill aimed to prevent political subdivisions from enacting certain rules, ordinances, or taxes regarding knives, with specific exceptions outlined. Additionally, it proposed that rules and ordinances from a political subdivision pertaining to this matter would be rendered null and void. This legislation passed the House 56-13-1, passed the Senate 27-7-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024. When it comes to our Second Amendment rights, and our entire Bill of Rights for that matter, I firmly believe it is the government’s responsibility to protect and defend those rights.
H621a amends existing law to define terminology and to provide for the declaration of certain conflicts of interest or familial relationships with respect to service contracts with a homeowner’s association. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 31-3-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H624 adds to existing law to establish the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure Act to allow willing owners of certain properties to obtain financing for qualifying improvements. It passed the House 48-18-4, passed the Senate 21-13-1, and is headed to the Governor for a signature.
H626 amends existing law to provide for a scope of review. It passed the House 58-11-1, passed the Senate 32-1-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H629 amends existing law to provide that a guardian ad litem may be appointed for a dependent child during divorce proceedings. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H630 Amends existing law to revise the boundaries of Cassia County and Minidoka County. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 33-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H632 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding voluntary naturopathic doctor licensure requirements. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 29, 2024, becoming effective immediately.
H633 adds to existing law to modify eligibility for public assistance for pregnant women. It passed the House 42-26-2, passed the Senate 24-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H634 amends existing law to provide that the State Board of Education shall have certain authority. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H638a amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Strategic Initiatives Grant Program. It passed the House 68-2-0, passed the Senate 32-3-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H640 amends existing law to define the term “service-only facility.” It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H 644 amends existing law to revise the appointment procedures for the Board of Education, including establishing geographical representation of seats on the Board of Education. It passed the House 62-5-3, passed the Senate 31-1-3, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H645 aims to amend existing law concerning school board recall elections, vacancies, and quorums. Initially referred to the Education Committee, it was later reported out of committee and referred to the desk for re-referral to the House State Affairs Committee. Following a do pass recommendation in the House State Affairs Committee, the bill was successfully passed by the House with a vote of 47-22-1. It passed the Senate with a vote of 18-16-1 and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H646 amends existing law to revise the boundaries of Benewah County, Bonner County, Clearwater County, Kootenai County, Latah County, and Shoshone County. It passed the House 69-0-1, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law after its passage and approval.
H654 amends existing law to establish provisions regarding prisoners who secure employment with a private employer. It passed the House 58-12-0, passed the Senate 22-11-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H656 amends existing law to revise a provision regarding application of the Administrative Procedure Act and to establish provisions regarding a lowest responsible bidder. It passed the House 70-0-0, passed the Senate 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H661 amends existing law to revise candidate filing deadlines for independent candidates for president and vice president. It passed the House 63-0-7, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 12, 2024, becoming law immediately.
H664 adds to existing law to prohibit the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications and to provide exceptions. It also establishes relief measures for actions prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications. The bill received a do pass recommendation from the House State Affairs Committee, passed the House with a vote of 61-8-1, passed the Senate with a vote of 23-11-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law after its passage and approval.
H665 adds to existing law to require the State Treasurer to compile and prepare a report of state moneys invested in a foreign adversary. It passed the House 67-0-3, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law after its passage and approval.
H666 amends existing law to prohibit abortion providers from furnishing materials or instruction relating to sex education curricula. This legislation was reported out of the House State Affairs Committee with a do pass recommendation, passed the House with a vote of 57-10-3, passed the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H668 proposes adding provisions to existing law prohibiting the use of public funds for gender transition procedures. Initially introduced as H520, the bill received a do pass recommendation from the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee and was advanced to the House floor. However, it was later returned to committee and replaced with H668 to accommodate legislative adjustments requested by the sponsor. Subsequently, H668 received a do pass recommendation from the House State Affairs Committee, passed the House with a vote of 58-11-1, passed the Senate with a vote of 26-8-1 and was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
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H691 amends and adds to existing law to provide that notice of intent prior to an agreement taking effect shall be required in certain instances. This bill was introduced and read for the first time on March 4, 2024, in the House. It appears not to have received a hearing prior to this in the House State Affairs Committee. On March 6th, there was an objection to it being placed on the third reading calendar for one legislative day. However, it was held for one legislative day, voted on, and passed the House with a vote of 69-0-1 on March 7th. It was reported out of the Senate State Affairs Committee, passed the Senate with a unanimous vote, and was signed by the Governor on March 22,2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H697 amends existing law to provide for certain credited state service and utilization of unused sick leave for certain eligible nonclassified officers and employees hired by the Office of the State Public Defender before January 1, 2025. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28,2024, becoming law immediately.
H705 adds to existing law to provide for the efficient renewal of occupational licenses. It passed the House 68-0-2, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on April 2, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024. for his signature.
H708a amends and adds to existing law to provide that the state shall not act as the incorporator of a corporation and to establish provisions regarding the reformation or disassociation of certain corporations. It passed the House 53-17-0, passed the Senate 29-4-2, after being amended in the 14th Order. It then passed the House with a vote of 59-11-0, after being amended in the Senate and was signed by the Governor on April 3, 2024, becoming effective upon passage.
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H712a amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding certain time requirements, penalties and damages, and charges for care and to establish provisions regarding willfully and wantonly allowing estrays. It passed the House 61-8-1 and passed the Senate 27-8-0, after being amended in the 14th Order. It then passed the House with a vote of 55-13-2, after being amended in the Senate and was signed by the Governor April 1,2024, becoming effective upon passage.
H725 amends existing law to increase the salaries of commissioners of the Public Utilities Commission, State Tax Commission, and Industrial Commission and provides appropriations for those salary increases. It passed the House 67-1-1, passed the Senate 29-3-3, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024. for his signature.
H729 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the legislative policy on highway-related expenditures. It passed the House 59-10-1, passed the Senate 26-7-2, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1216 amends existing law to provide that a driver’s license shall be revoked or canceled under certain circumstances. It passed the Senate 26-9-0, passed the House 58-11-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1226 amends existing law to revise definitions. It passed the Senate 34-0-1, passed the House 70-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 29, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1232aa aims to add provisions to existing law to safeguard parental rights during specific child protection investigations. Introduced in the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee, the bill was reported out of the committee to the 14th Order for amendment. Following amendments, the bill unanimously passed the Senate, cleared the House Judiciary, Rules, & Administration Committee, received approval from the Senate with a vote of 63-6-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1234 adds to existing law to provide that health benefit plans and student health benefit plans covering prescription contraception must provide reimbursement for a six-month supply except under certain circumstances. It passed the Senate 19-16-0, passed the House 35-34-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1235 amends existing law to change library board elections from once every six years to once every four years. It passed the Senate 22-12-1, passed the House 61-9-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law January 1, 2025.
S1243 adds to existing law to provide for permits. It passed the Senate 31-4-0, passed the House 66-2-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1244 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding electioneering activities near polling places, to provide certain qualifications, and to revise penalties for violations. It passed the Senate 23-12-0, passed the House 57-12-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law immediately.
S1246 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding an optional retirement program. It passed the Senate 35-0-0, passed the House 69-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
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S1262 aims to amend existing law to allow for the use of telecommunication, email, text message, and other forms of electronic communication. The bill successfully passed in the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1, passed the House with a vote of 69-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1263 amends existing law to provide for certain contracts secured by deeds of trust. It passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 68-0-2 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1271 repeals existing law relating to the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Grant Program. It passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 67-2-1 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1272 adds to existing law to allow for the placement and use of newborn safety devices. It passed both chambers with a vote of 34-0-1 in the Senate and a vote of 68-0-2 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1274 aims to add to existing law to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring diversity statements as a condition of employment or admission. This legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 27-8-0, received a do-pass recommendation from the House Education Committee, passed the House with a vote of 59-11-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1275 amends existing law to provide immunity for employers who allow or do not prohibit employees to lawfully carry firearms. It passed both chambers with a vote of 28-7-0 in the Senate and a vote of 60-9–1 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1276 amends existing law to revise a provision regarding an electronic payment convenience fee. It passed both chambers unanimously with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 67-0-3 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1277 Amends Laws of 2023 to define “Idaho residential street address.” It passed both chambers unanimously with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 67-0-3 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1278 amends existing law to revise a provision regarding an ignition interlock system. It passed both chambers unanimously with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1279 amends existing law to define a phrase. It passed both chambers with a vote of 34-0-1 in the Senate and a vote of 68-0-2 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1280 amends existing law to provide an exception to residency requirements in certain adoption proceedings. It passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 65-0-5 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1281 amends existing law to clarify requirements for criminal history and background checks for potential temporary caregivers. It passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0, passed the House with a vote of 69-0-1 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1282 amends existing law to establish provisions regarding temporary motor vehicle registration permits. It passed both chambers with a vote of 34-0-1 in the Senate and a vote of 69-0-1 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1283 amends existing law to revise the definition of an employee. It passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1284 amends existing law to provide for notice of a claim or lien by certified mail. It passed both chambers with a vote of 33-1-1 in the Senate and a vote of 68-1-1 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1291 adds to existing law to prohibit public entities from entering into contracts with entities that boycott certain industry sectors. It passed both chambers with a vote of 28-7-0 in the Senate and a vote of 59-11-0 in the House. It was signed by the Governor on March 29, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1292 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for legal representation. This legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 32-3-0, passed the House with a vote of 44-25-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1293 repeals and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding annexation of land by cities. It was signed by the Governor on April 9, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
S1294 amends and repeals existing law to revise and remove provisions regarding the Idaho Rural Development Partnership. The legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 31-3-1, passed the House with a vote of 38-32-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024, becoming law on July 1, 2024 for Section 1-8 and January 1, 2027 for Section 9.
S1295 amends existing law to define terminology and to establish a certain exemption from licensure. It passed both chambers unanimously with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 69-0-1 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 22, 2024, becoming law immediately.
S1297 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the release of certain liens. It unanimously passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 69-0-1 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 21, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1298 amends existing law to revise definitions regarding the basis of bearing as it pertains to plats and surveys. It unanimously passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 69-0-1 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 18, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1299 amends and repeals existing law to remove an obsolete code section and references to that code section. It unanimously passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 22, 2024, becoming law immediately.
S1301 amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding credit unions. It passed both chambers with a vote of 34-0-1 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 21, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1303a amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding personal service contracts and to establish provisions regarding personal service contracts. It passed both chambers with a vote of 20-11-4 in the Senate and a vote of 44-25-1 in the House once amended in the 14th Order. The Governor signed it on March 25, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1305a adds to existing law to provide legislative findings and to define terms. It passed both chambers with a vote of 32-3-0 in the Senate and a vote of 67-3-0 in the House once amended in the 14th Order. The Governor signed it on March 25, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1308 amends and adds to existing law to include instruction for current adoption practices. It passed both chambers with a vote of 30-4-1 in the Senate and a vote of 64-2-4 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 21, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1309a amends existing law to revise provisions regarding allowable expenses for a birth mother. It unanimously passed both chambers with a vote of 34-0-1 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House once amended in the 14th Order. The Governor signed it on March 28, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1311 pertains to the Veteran’s Cemetery and proposes to add to existing law by providing eligibility requirements and services. After receiving a do-pass recommendation from the Senate State Affairs Committee, it passed on the Senate floor with a vote of 32-0-3. It was signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024 (becoming law July 1, 2024), after passing the House with a vote of 64-0-6.
S1312 amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the preparation and filing of a budget request. It unanimously passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 21, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
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S1316 amends existing law to revise the number of registered electors required for a cemetery maintenance district to have commissioners elected at large. It unanimously passed both chambers with a vote of 35-0-0 in the Senate and a vote of 70-0-0 in the House. The Governor signed it on March 14, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1317 amends existing law to allow for the establishment of specialty license plates for the benefit of the Idaho State Board of Education and to establish a Don’t Tread on Me license plate to generate funds for an existing gun safety education program. The legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 18-15-2, passed the House with a vote of 58-8-4, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1322 amends and adds to existing law to provide requirements for launch and transport of conveyances and to provide that a portion of annual revenue deposited in the invasive species fund may be made available to counties, cities, and other local entities for certain equipment and supplies. The legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 25-9-1, passed the House with a vote of 54-14-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
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S1326 adds to existing law to provide for the crime of aggravated driving while reckless, to provide penalties, and to provide that evidence of conviction shall be admissible in a civil action for damages. The legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 29-5-1, passed the House with a vote of 58-12-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1327 adds to existing law to provide for the shielding of certain records regarding unlawful detainer. After being amended in the 14th Order, it passed the Senate with a vote of 31-3-1. After passing the Senate amended, it passed the House with a vote of 67-0-3. The bill was signed by the Governor on April 3, 2024, becoming effective on July 1, 2024.
S1328a amends existing law to provide an exemption for certain violations for licensed children’s residential care facilities, registered children’s institutions, and behavioral health youth crisis centers that provide emergency runaway services. It passed the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1, after being amended in the 14th Order. It then passed the House with a vote of 47-19-4 and was reported signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming effective on July 1, 2024.
S1329 aims to add to existing law by providing for parental rights in medical decision-making. The legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 27-7-1, received a do-pass recommendation from the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee, passed the House with a vote of 59-11-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1337a amends existing law to revise provisions regarding irrigation district lands. It passed the Senate with a vote of 31-0-4, passed the House with a vote of 67-1-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1338 amends existing law to provide for the modification of boundaries of divisions in irrigation districts. It passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0, passed the House with a vote of 68-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1339 amends, repeals, and adds to existing law regarding irrigation and drainage rights-of-way. It passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0, passed the House with a vote of 67-0-3, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1341 adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding common ground water supply for the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. It passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0, passed the House with a vote of 68-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1342 amends existing law to exclude grazing leases from certain hearing requirements and to provide that all state lands may be leased for a period of up to 40 years for grazing leases. It passed the Senate with a vote of 33-0-2, passed the House with a vote of 69-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1350 amends existing law to provide for requirements regarding reporting for a sentencing hearing. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0, passed the House will a vote of 68-0-2, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law January 1, 2025.
S1352 aims to amend existing law to stipulate that counselors or therapists practicing in Idaho are not obligated to counsel a client in support of goals, outcomes, or behaviors that contradict their sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical principles. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 23-11-1, passed the House will a vote of 59-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
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S1355 aims to add to existing law to establish a Medicaid legislative review panel. It passed the Senate with a vote of 27-8-0, passed the House with a vote of 58-9-3, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1358 proposes amending existing law to specify that certain qualified expenses for the Empowering Parents Grant program will be reimbursed, establishing provisions for reimbursements, and stating that unused funds may be forfeited by a participant. This legislation remained in committee from February 13th to March 13th before being reported out of committee to the 14th Order for amendment. Once amended, the legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 30-2-3. It later passed the House with a vote of 60-10-0. It was signed by the Governor on April 4, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
It was an honor to be appointed to the Empowering Parents Parent Advisory Panel this past summer by the Speaker of the House, Representative Mike Moyle. I was one of seven parents across the state selected to serve and represent parents and students. The Parent Advisory Panel for the Empowering Parents grant program advises the State Board of Education on ways to implement, administer, and improve the Empowering Parents grant program.“It’s taxpayer dollars, it’s not public dollars,” Henry said. https://idahocapitalsun.com/…/idaho-parental-panel…/“Amy Henry, a panel member from Nampa, asked whether fees at her kids’ homeschool co-op could be eligible for an Empowering Parents grant. Den Hartog’s answer: yes — if the school registers and is approved as a vendor on the Odyssey website.””Panelists did mention in-state classes and camps, homeschool co-op fees, private and public school fees, and transportation as expenses to consider for future eligibility.”https://www.idahoednews.org/…/empowering-parents-panel…/As a panelist on the Empowering Parents Parent Advisory Panel, I advocated vigorously for Idaho parents and students to ensure that their taxpayer dollars were not only spent appropriately but also that their funds could follow their students. It’s essential to recognize that Idaho students have varied learning needs, and they all deserve opportunities to be educated in environments that best suit their individual needs. Additionally, I championed efforts to safeguard the rights and privacy of homeschool families, particularly those with special education students, ensuring that their data and privacy were protected.
S1359 aims to amend existing law to enhance the Advanced Opportunities funding for both public school students and nonpublic school students, eliminate a spending cap for certain eligible courses, and adjust provisions concerning the administration of the program for nonpublic school students. The bill unanimously passed in the Senate, passed the House with a vote of 66-2-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1361a amends existing law to require school district boards of trustees to adopt certain rules of procedure for the conduct of their meetings. After being amended in the 14th Order, it passed the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1 and later passed the House with a vote of 60-8-2. The Governor signed the bill on March 21, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
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S1365a adds to existing law to establish a next of kin database and a procedure for next of kin to be notified in the event of certain emergency situations. After being amended in the 14th Order, it passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0 and later passed the House with a vote of 65-0-5. The Governor signed the bill on March 20, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
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S1368 amends existing law to prohibit adoption placement or advertisement by unlicensed entities. It passed the Senate with a vote of 32-3-0, passed the House with a vote of 37-32-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1374a amends existing law to establish provisions regarding concealed weapons on certain property owned by the State of Idaho. After being amended in the 14th Order, it passed the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0 and later passed the House with a vote of 58-10-2. The Governor signed the bill on March 27, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1376a amends existing law to provide an exception for certain public officials for the use of public property or resources while advocating for or against an initiative or referendum. After being amended in the 14th Order, it passed the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1, passed the House with a vote of 69-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on April 3, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1377 amends existing law to require paid signature gatherers to disclose that they are being paid and to revise provisions regarding the collection of signatures for ballot measures. It passed the Senate with a vote of 26-8-1, passed the House with a vote of 54-16-0, and was signed by the Governor on April 4, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1379 adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the placement of a child in congregate care settings. It garnered unanimous support in both chambers of the legislature, passing the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1 and the House with a vote of 70-0-0. The Governor signed the bill on March 21, 2024, and it will become law on July 1, 2024.
S1380 adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the Office of Health and Social Services ombudsman. It passed the Senate with a vote of 30-4-1, passed the House with a vote of 50-20-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1381
S1394 amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding voting machines, certain duties of election officials, and the payment of election expenses by counties and provides for public voting machine accuracy tests. It passed the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0, passed the House with a vote of 69-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on April 1, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1403 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding comprehensive plans and areas of impact. It passed the Senate with a vote of 34-0-1, passed the House with a vote of 69-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 28, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1421
S1429a

Appropriation (spending) legislation under consideration or awaiting the Governor’s signature:

H457 relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2025. This legislation was passed in the House with a vote of 38-31-1, passed in the Senate with a vote of 31-4-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H458 relates to the maintenance appropriation to the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the House with a vote of 56-11-3 and subsequently passed in the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0. It was reported signed by the Governor on March 5, 2024, and will be effective on July 1, 2024.
H459 relates to the maintenance appropriation to General Government for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the House with a vote of 55-11-4 and subsequently passed in the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0. It was reported signed by the Governor on March 4, 2024, and will be effective on July 1, 2024.
H460 relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2025. It passed the House with a vote of 53-14-3, passed the Seanter 34-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024
H475 relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the House with a vote of 56-11-3 and cleared the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0. It was reported signed by the Governor on March 4, 2024, and will be effective on July 1, 2024.
H638a amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Strategic Initiatives Grant Program. This legislation passed the House with a vote of 68-2-0, passed the Senate 32-3-0, and was delivered to the Governor for a signature.
H648 relates to the appropriation to the Office of Information Technology Services for fiscal year 2025. It passed in the House with a vote of 46-20-4, passed the Senate with a vote of 24-11-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H649 relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species Conservation for fiscal year 2025. It passed in the House with a vote of 44-22-4, passed the Senate 25-10-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H650 relates to the appropriation to the Commission on the Arts for fiscal year 2025. It passed in the House with a vote of 47-21-2 and subsequently passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-1-1. It was reported signed by the Governor on March 11, 2024, and will be effective on July 1, 2024.
H673 relates to the appropriation to the State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2025. This legislation passed the House with a vote of 56-8-6, passed the Senate 24-9-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H674 relates to the appropriation to the Public Charter School Commission for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 64-0-6, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H675 relates to the appropriation to the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 38-26-6, passed the Senate 22-11-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H676 relates to the appropriation to the Division of Financial Management for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 52-12-6, passed the Senate 28-7-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H677 relates to the appropriation to the Board of Tax Appeals for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 63-0-7, passed the Senate 35-0-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H678 relates to the appropriation to the Office of Drug Policy for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 38-26-6, passed the Senate 25-10-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H679 relates to the appropriation to the Military Division for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 54-9-7, passed the Senate with a vote of 26-9-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, Sections 4 & 5 becoming law March 18, 2024 and Sections 1-3 becoming law July 1, 2024.
H680 relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 49-15-6, passed the Senate 22-13-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H681 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 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 40-24-6, passed the Senate with a vote of 23-12-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H682 pertains to the appropriation designated for the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025. The legislation successfully passed the House with a vote of 57-7-6, passed the Senate with a vote of 31-4-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H692 relates to the appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Special Programs for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 45-25-0, passed the Senate with a vote of 23-10-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H693 relates to the appropriation to the Division of Career Technical Education for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 55-14-1, passed the Senate with a vote of 23-10-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H694 pertains to the appropriation to the State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 42-27-1, passed the Senate with a vote of 21-14-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
H698 relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 39-28-3, passed in the Senate with a vote of 21-12-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 26, 2024. Section 6 became effective on March 26, 2024 and Sections 1-5 will become effective on July 1,2024.
H699 relates to the appropriation to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 66-1-3, passed the Senate with a vote of 29-4-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H700 relates to the appropriation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 49-18-3, passed the Senate with a vote of 24-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H703 relates to the appropriation to the Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Service for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 69-0-1, passed the Senate with a vote of 28-6-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 22, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H714 pertains to the appropriation to the Stem Action Center for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 68-0-2, passed the Senate with a vote of 33-1-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H715 relates to the appropriations from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 45-20-5, passed the Senate with a vote of 24-10-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2024, becoming effective July 1, 2024.
H716 relates to the appropriation to the to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the House with a vote of 41-28-1, but failed to pass the Senate with a vote of 15-20-0.
H719 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 2025. The bill received approval in the House with a vote of 65-3-2 and in the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0. It was signed into law by the Governor on March 28, 2024, and will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
H720 relates to the appropriation to the Division of Human Resources for fiscal year 2025. The bill received approval in the House with a vote of 50-18-2 and passed the Senate with a vote of 24-11-0. It was signed into law by the Governor on March 28, 2024, and will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
H731 relates to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2025. The bill received approval in the House with a vote of 61-8-1 and passed the Senate with a vote of 22-10-3. It is currently awaiting a signature from the Governor.
S1266 pertains to the maintenance appropriation allocated to Public Safety for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 28-7-0 and the House with a vote of 57-10-3. It was signed by the Governor on February 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1267 pertains to the maintenance appropriations allocated to the executive offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Controller, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 27-7-1 and the House with a vote of 58-11-1. It was signed by the Governor on February 26, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1268 pertains to the maintenance appropriations allocated to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal years 2025. The bill received approval in the Senate with a vote of 27-7-1 and in the House with a vote of 58-1-2. It was signed into law by the Governor on February 26, 2024, and will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
S1269 pertains to the maintenance appropriation allocated to Natural Resources for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 27-7-1 and the House with a vote of 58-10-2. It was reported as delivered to the Governor at 1:43 p.m. on February 20th and subsequently signed into law on February 26th, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1270 pertains to the maintenance appropriation allocated to Economic Development for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 27-7-1 and the House with a vote of 57-11-2. It was delivered to the Governor at 1:43 p.m. on February 20th and subsequently signed into law on February 26th, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1372 pertains to the appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The legislation passed the Senate with a vote of 23-10-2, passed the House 53-16-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024. Section 3 became effective March 20, 2024 and Section 1, 2, & 4 will become effective on July 1, 2024.
S1373 pertains to the appropriation to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 23-10-2, passed the House 51-18-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1382 relates to the appropriation to the to the department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 25-10-0, passed the House with a vote of 40-30-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1383 pertains to the appropriation designated for the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 24-11-0, passed the House with a vote of 41-29-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1384 relates to the appropriation to the Public Utilities Commission for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 34-1-0, passed the House with a vote of 69-1-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1385 pertains to the appropriation allocated to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for fiscal year 2025. The bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 29-6-0, passed the House with a vote of 47-23-0, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1386 relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Historical Society for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 21-14-0, passed the House with a vote of 46-23-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1387 pertains to the appropriation allocated to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-2-0, passed the House with a vote of 60-9-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1388 relates to the appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 26-8-1, passed the House with a vote of 47-22-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1391 seeks to amend existing law to facilitate specific distribution of funds to public charter schools. The purpose is not to increase funding but to restore the schools to a similar financial position as before the enactment of H292. Additionally, the bill stipulates that future virtual charter schools and the school districts authorizing them will not be eligible for these funds. If H521 is enacted, a school district that authorizes a virtual charter school and receives funding from the school modernization facilities fund will be ineligible for these funds. It is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate.
S1392 proposes amendments to existing law to facilitate specific distribution of funds to public charter schools. The bill aims to rectify the reduction of public charter school facility funds, an unintended consequence of the passage of H292 in 2023. It is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate.
S1397 relates to the appropriation to the to the Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2025. This legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-1-1, passed in the House with a vote of 65-3-2, and was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1398 concerns the appropriation designated for the Idaho State Lottery for fiscal year 2025. This legislation has been passed in the Senate with a vote of 20-14-1, passed the House with a vote of 37-32-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1399 relates to the appropriation to Idaho Public Television for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 21-13-1, passed the House with a vote of 43-26-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024. Section 4 became effective March 18, 2024 and Sections 1-3 will become effective July 1, 2024.
S1400 pertains to the appropriation allocated to the Industrial Commission for fiscal year 2025. This legislation has passed in the Senate with a vote of 29-5-1, passed in the House with a vote of 47-22-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 20, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1401 pertains to the appropriation allocated to the State Treasurer for fiscal year 2025. This legislation has successfully passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-1-1, passed the House with a vote of 69-0-1, and was signed by the Governor on March 18, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1402 concerns the appropriation designated for the Division of Veterans Services for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 26-9-0 and cleared the House with a vote of 61-7-2. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1405 Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Finance for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0 and cleared the House with a vote of 65-0-5. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1406 relates to the appropriation to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate 20-15-0 and cleared the House 36-29-5. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1407 relates to the appropriation to the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 34-1-0 and cleared the House with a vote of 65-2-3. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1408 relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Controller for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 31-4-0 and cleared the House with a vote of 42-24-4. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024. Section 4 became effective March 21, 2024 and Sections 1-3 will become effective July 1, 2024.
S1409 relates to the appropriation to the Public Employee Retirement System for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate 27-8-0 and cleared the House 44-22-4. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1410 relates to the appropriation to the Department of Lands and the Endowment Fund Investment Board for fiscal year 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 22-13-0 and cleared the House with a vote of 42-26-2. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1411 pertains to the appropriation to the Department of Water Resources for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This bill passed in the Senate with a vote of 26-9-0 and cleared the House with a vote of 48-20-2. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024. Sections 6 & 7 became effective March 21, 2024 and Sections 1-5 will become effective July 1, 2024.
S1412 relates to the appropriation of the Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate 21-14-0 and cleared the House 42-27-1. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1414 relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0 and passed in the House with a vote of 61-8-1. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024. Sections 4 & 5 became effective March 21, 2024 and Sections 1-3 will become effective July 1, 2024.
S1419 pertains to the appropriation to the Office of Administrative Hearings for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 25-10-0 and passed in the House with a vote of 50-20-0. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1424 Relates to the appropriation to the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0 and passed in the House with a vote of 68-2-0. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1425 relates to the appropriation to the State Appellate Public Defender for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 35-0-0 and passed in the House with a vote of 53-17-0. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1426 Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 26-9-0 and passed in the House with a vote of 47-22-1. It is awiting a signature from the Governor.
S1430 relates to the appropriation to the Commission of Pardons and Parole for fiscal year 2025. This legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-0-2 and passed in the House with a vote of 69-0-1. It was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1431 relates to the appropriation to the Department of Juvenile Corrections for fiscal year 2025. This legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 33-0-2 and passed in the House with a vote of 70-0-0. It was signed by the Governor on March 27, 2024, becoming law July 1, 2024.
S1435 relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 25-7-3 and passed in the House with a vote of 59-9-2. It is awiting a signature from the Governor.
S1437 relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Behavioral Health Services Division for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 24-11-0 and passed in the House with a vote of 44-23-3. It is awiting a signature from the Governor.

Resolutions, Memorials, and Proclamations:

HCR25 presents findings of the Legislature and urges the Idaho State Department of Education to review and consider adopting age-appropriate Holocaust education in school districts and public charter schools. The bill passed the House with a vote of 62-0-8, passed the Senate with a votee of 34-0-1, and was delivered to the Secretary of State on March 21, 2024 after being signed by both the Speaker of the House and the President.
HCR26 presents the Legislature’s findings regarding the University of Idaho’s proposed affiliation with the University of Phoenix and authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore to act as agents of the Legislature in a potential legal action. The bill was introduced in the House State Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 29th, and Friday, March 1st, and subsequently voted out of committee with a do pass recommendation. It passed the House with a vote of 49-21-0 and it currently is held in the Senate State Affairs Committee.
It appears that my opponent will be siding with unfair elections, as he voted against HJM4, which, according to the statement of purpose, would have “proposed an amendment to the state constitution to provide that in all partisan primary elections and general elections, and for the election of judges, there shall be one round of voting and the person having the highest number of votes for an office shall be the winner of an election.” I will always vote for election integrity.
HJM11, replaced HJM8, it too, stated the findings of the Legislature and called on Congress to impeach the President and to prioritize laws tightening border security and immigration. This Joint Memorial was referred out of Ways & Means and failed on the House floor with a vote of 34-34-2. Wroten voted against prioritize laws to tighten our border security and immigration. That means more drugs, more crime, and more money that should be going to our veterans at the VA (not illegals coming across broken borders). I will always vote to prioritize laws to tighten our border security and immigration.
SJM102 states findings of the Legislature and requests the President of the United States, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the United States to take action to secure the border, stop illegal immigration, and adopt and implement targeted immigration reform. This Joint Memorial passed the Senate with a vote of 30-4-1, was passed out of the House Agricultural Committee with a do pass recommendation and is awaiting consideration in the House.
SJM104 presents the findings of the Legislature and urges the United States Congress to pass the Hearing Protection Act. Currently, gun suppressors are heavily regulated under the prohibition-era National Firearms Act of 1934. The United States Congress has the Hearing Protection Act before it, which would reclassify gun suppressors to be regulated as a regular firearm. This Joint Memorial expresses the desire of Idaho gun owners, sportsmen, and hunters to encourage the United States Congress to pass the Hearing Protection Act and allow Idaho’s law-abiding gun owners to protect their hearing while enjoying their shooting sports activities. This Joint Memorial was referred to the 10th Order out of Senate State Affairs, passed by the Senate with a vote of 35-5-0, and has been awaiting consideration in House State Affairs since February 28, 2024.
SCR112 presents the findings of the Legislature and makes a formal application to Congress to call for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. This legislation was referred to the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee with a do pass recommendation and is currently awaiting consideration in the 10th Order in the Senate.
SCR114 states the findings of the Legislature and makes a formal application to Congress to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of Congress. It received a do pass recommendation from the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee and is currently awaiting consideration in the 10th Order in the Senate.
SCR115 states the findings of the Legislature and requests that Congress either propose a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution or call a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. This concurrent resolution received a do pass recommendation from the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee and is currently awaiting consideration in the 10th Order in the Senate.The Constitution is not what is wrong with our country; it’s the leaders. It is the people whom I fear will destroy the one thing that is good, true, and lovely in America – our Constitution. I don’t believe there is a group of people we can trust to convene and balance a budget, set term limits, or amend any aspect of our Constitution to make it ‘better.’ It is the people who need to be better and do better. It is the people who need to uphold the Constitution. If our people could prove that they could abide by our Constitution, then and ONLY THEN would I believe we had any hope with a convention. However, if our leaders would adhere to our Constitution, we would no longer need to contemplate a convention.The preceding paragraph underscores a fundamental truth about our nation’s current state. However, there are additional concerns regarding the prospect of an Article V Convention:1) All Article V conventions have the potential to become runaway conventions, straying far from their intended purpose.2) An Article V Convention would provide powerful special interests with the opportunity to amend, revise, and manipulate the Constitution in ways that serve their own agendas, potentially undermining the integrity of our republic.3) Considering the disproportionate representation of states like New York and California compared to smaller states like Idaho, there are concerns about whether smaller states would have adequate representation and influence in such a convention, potentially marginalizing their voices and interests.
SCR116 articulates the Legislature’s findings, emphasizing the significance of civics education and endorsing the teaching of responsible citizenship in Idaho’s public schools. The resolution was adopted by a voice vote in the Senate, reported out of the House Education Committee with a do pass recommendation, and is now awaiting consideration in the House.

Some Failed Legislation:

H390 amends existing law to authorize investigations and actions against city and county officers by the attorney general. It passed the House with a vote of 54-15-1, but failed the Senate with a vote of 17-17-1, the tie being broken with a nay vote from the President.
H393 adds to existing law to provide for Idaho’s participation in the Interstate Counseling Compact. It passed the House with a vote of 38-31-1, but failed the Senate with a vote of 17-18-0.
H447 proposed adding to existing law to establish a tax credit and a grant program for certain private school tuition and education expenses, as well as to establish a grant fund in the state treasury. However, before the week had barely begun, my opponent voted against the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit.The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit legislation aimed to provide a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for a parent or guardian incurring qualified education expenses for an eligible student. Additionally, the legislation included the Idaho Parental Choice Grant, which called for a grant of up to $5,000 to allow lower-income Idahoans to participate in the refundable tax credit. The grant program would have been administered by the Idaho State Tax Commission.Furthermore, both the refundable tax credit and grant limits were set to increase up to $7,500 for special needs students requiring ancillary personnel to assist in academic instruction. To ensure accountability, the Idaho State Tax Commission would have had the authority to audit records, receipts, and documents similar to all tax filings. Additionally, the commission could have referred suspected cases of fraud to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution.Unfortunately, the bill died in the House Revenue and Taxation Committee on a vote of 8-9. I will vote to protect children and parental rights. H743 was introduced in the House Ways & Means Committee and was reported to the House Revenue & Taxation Committee where it awaits consideration. It would replace H 447.
H470 adds to existing law to establish the Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Office of the Attorney General. This legislation failed in the House with a vote of 34-36-0. AYES – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Boyle, Cannon, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dixon(1), Ehardt, Ehlers, Gallagher, Hawkins, Healey, Hill(Brown), Holtzclaw(Johnson), Horman, Kingsley, Lambert, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Price, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Skaug, Tanner, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Young, Mr. Speaker
NAYS – Achilles, Allgood, Berch, Blanksma, Bundy, Burns, Cheatum, Chew(Harada), Clow, Dixon(24), Durrant, Erickson, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Green, Handy, Lanting, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen, Necochea, Nelsen, Petzke, Pickett, Raybould, Raymond, Roberts, Rubel, Sauter, Weber(Weber), Wheeler, Wroten, Yamamoto
Absent – None
H539 amends existing law to require school principals to notify parents and guardians of a student’s involvement in harassment, intimidation, bullying, violence, or self-harm and to provide empowering materials and requires school districts to report incidents and confirm the distribution of the materials to the State Department of Education. It failed the House with a vote of 32-38-0.
H585a amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions for central bank digital currencies. It failed in the House with a vote of 30-40-0.
H602 aimed to amend existing law to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to support teachers’ unions. Despite receiving a do pass recommendation from the House State Affairs Committee, the bill faced a lengthy and heated debate on the House floor. During the debate, Representative Ehardt and several of her colleagues realized they had misunderstood the vote and requested to change their votes, as had been done in previous instances. However, unlike previous cases where votes were changed, Representative Ehardt and others were not granted the opportunity to do so. Additionally, Representative Boyle had requested to pair her vote due to an absence, but her pair was not received, resulting in her vote not being counted. H602 failed to pass on the House floor with a vote of 31-38-1. My opponent voted with Teacher Unions and against parents and students. I will always put students, parents, and teachers before teacher unions.
H609 amends existing law to define a public employer and a public corporation with respect to certain requirements regarding security for compensation. It failed in the House with a vote of 32-36-2.
H613 aims to amend and add to existing law by prohibiting the advertising of illegal products and services and establishing provisions for the apportionment of fines. The bill was reported out of the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee and recommended to be placed on General Orders for unfriendly amendment. On Friday, March 8, 2024, the bill was reported out of General Orders without amendments and subsequently filed for second reading on the House Calendar. It passed the House with a vote of 47-22-1, but failed the Senate with a vote of 16-18-1.
H625 clarifies that the burden of proof would now fall on the assessor to demonstrate the assessment is correct. The bill received a hearing in the House Revenue & Taxation Committee and was held in committee not once, but twice. My opponent not only voted to hold this bill and its amended bill, but he made the motions to hold both bills. This is a “taxpayer friendly” bill that my opponent motioned to kill both times. He made sure the burden of proof stayed on the taxpayer. I will advocate for transparency in government. The taxpayer should be the priority, not big government.
H710 Amends and adds to existing law to prohibit certain materials from being promoted, given, or made available to a minor by a school or public library, to provide for a cause of action, to provide for damages, and to provide for injunctive relief. The bill passed the House with a vote of 47-23-0 and is now headed to the Senate State Affairs Committee for consideration. My opponent voted against this legislation. Is it too much to ask for obscene or harmful materials to be moved out of the children’s sections of the libraries? Wroten tells me there aren’t any harmful materials in the library. My 14-year-old daughter checked out the worst books I have ever seen from a local library without ever talking to an adult. One of the books teaches children how to do illegal acts without getting caught. I have and always will stand up to protect children and parental rights.
H716 Relates to the appropriation to the to the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 41-28-1 but failed in the Senate with a vote of 15-20-0.
H723 relates to the appropriation to the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal year 2025. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 35-34-1 but failed in the Senate with a vote of 16-19-0.
S1218 amends existing law to remove minimum dollar amounts for certain campaign contributions. It failed in the Senate with a vote of 12-22-1.
S1245 adds to existing law to allow certain labels to satisfy any requirements for a warning regarding health or safety or any other provision or doctrine of state law. It failed in the Senate with a vote of 15-19-1.
S1252 also known as the “Defend the Guard” bill, was introduced by Senator Ben Adams. As he spoke about his time in the service and reflected on events like the capture of Usama bin Laden and the loss of fellow soldiers, I found myself grateful to be behind closed doors, shielded from the emotions stirred by such traumatic memories. Memories of when my husband was serving flooded back, along with the anxiety that accompanies military service. It brought me back to those moments of worry and uncertainty about my husband’s safety. My heart went out to Senator Adams as he courageously articulated his thoughts during the debate. I deeply appreciate all his efforts. S1252 passed the Senate with a vote of 27-8-0 (AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Carlson, Den Hartog, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Hartgen, Herndon, Just, Lakey, Lee, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Rabe, Ricks, Taylor, Toews, Trakel, VanOrden, Winder, Zuiderveld; NAYS – Burtenshaw, Cook, Foreman, Ruchti, Schroeder, Semmelroth, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow) and was referred to the House Transportation & Defense Committee where it failed to pass.
S1289 adds to existing law to establish standards for library materials and to establish procedures for the review and removal of materials, procedures for appeals, and penalties for violations. It failed in the Senate with a vote of 17-18-0.
S1321 seeks to amend existing law, allowing a disabled veteran to obtain disabled veteran license plates for up to two vehicles. It unanimously passed the Senate and has been in the House Transportation & Defense Committee since February 28^th.
S1325 adds to existing law to establish the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. It failed in the Senate with a vote of 15-20-0.
S1362aa proposes amendments to existing law to permit public schools to display only specific flags and banners on school property while prohibiting the display of certain others. The legislation advanced from the Senate Education Committee to the 14th Order for Amendment. Following amendments, it garnered approval in the Senate with a vote of 31-4-0 and unfortunately, the House Education Committee voted to hold it in committee.
S1445 relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. It failed in the Senate with a vote of 10-25-0.
S1450 adds to existing law to convert the corporate entity Four Three Education into an independent public body corporate and politic and to invest such entity with the power to acquire and manage the University of Phoenix. It was reported out of the Senate State Affairs Committee with a do pass recommendation but failed in the Senate with a vote of 14-19-2.

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