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68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Adjourned

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Adjourned
Ended Apr 10, 2026
Bills filed
817
this session
Bills passed
498
61% pass rate
Legislators
105
35 Senate · 70 House
Committees
31
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signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 973: APPROPRIATIONS – MILITARY DIVISION – Relates to the appropriation to the Military Division for fiscal year 2026.

This bill appropriates $6.5 million from the Federal Grant Fund to the Military Division for fiscal year 2026. The funds are designated for operating expenses to replace climate control systems in Air National Guard buildings located at Gowen Field. The legislation includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the money is available immediately for these repairs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $6.5M to fund essential climate control repairs for Air National Guard buildings, directly increasing funding for a public service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill appropriates $6.5M to repair Air National Guard facilities, directly funding military infrastructure and supporting service members.85% confidence
signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1453: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – RURAL HEALTH – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care for fiscal year 2027.

This law establishes a new Idaho Rural Health Transformation Fund to manage federal grant money aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas. It creates a nine-member committee to oversee how these funds are spent, ensuring projects meet specific goals and produce long-term sustainability plans. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Welfare to hire additional staff and provides nearly $300 million in funding for the 2027 fiscal year to support indirect support services. Additionally, it requires the state to report on efforts to expand the job scope for physician assistants and dental hygienists as part of the broader rural health strategy.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates nearly $300M to fund rural health services and creates a new transformation fund, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates nearly $300M to rural health, creates a transformation fund, and hires staff to improve access.95% confidence
signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1454: APPROPRIATIONS – HEALTH AND WELFARE – EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH SAFETY AND PERMANENCY, AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS – Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill directs the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to receive additional funding for its Early Learning and Development, Youth Safety and Permanency, and Family and Community Partnerships divisions for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. The legislation allocates specific dollar amounts to support personnel, operating expenses, and grants, while also authorizing three new full-time equivalent positions within the Early Learning and Development division. Furthermore, the law requires the department to submit a report on the outcomes and financial return of the Idaho Home Visiting Program by the end of 2026. Finally, it grants the department flexibility to transfer funds between certain programs and exempt specific divisions from usual spending restrictions to better manage their budgets.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly directs additional funding to the Department of Health and Welfare for essential services, strengthening the budget allocation for public programs.95% confidence
signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 974: APPROPRIATIONS – IDAHO STATE POLICE – Relates to the appropriation to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027.

This bill allocates $6,695,000 in additional funding to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027. The money is distributed across various departments, including the Director's Office, Capitol Protective Services, Investigations, Patrol, and Law Enforcement Programs. These funds are drawn from specific sources such as the Idaho Law Enforcement Project Choice Fund and Federal Grant Funds to cover personnel costs. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and includes a declaration of emergency to ensure the appropriation is implemented immediately.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $6.7M in additional funding to Idaho State Police, directly strengthening public safety services and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides significant funding to the Idaho State Police, directly strengthening law enforcement capabilities and resources.90% confidence
signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1452: APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – IDAHO DIGITAL LEARNING ACADEMY – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for fiscal year 2027.

This bill appropriates state funds for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy for the 2027 fiscal year, directly affecting public school districts and charter schools in Idaho. The legislation sets a maximum tuition rate of $40 per student enrollment and mandates that the academy provide remedial coursework for students who are not proficient in state standards. Additionally, the bill requires the academy to offer advanced learning opportunities, such as dual credit courses, in accordance with state education rules. The law becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and was signed into law by the Governor.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to support the Idaho Digital Learning Academy and public schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funds for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy, expanding educational access and providing remedial and advanced learning opportunities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill appropriates funds for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy, expanding access to digital education and technology resources for students.85% confidence
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signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 776: CHILD PROTECTION – Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.

Idaho's H 776 requires immediate safety checks for infants under one year old when parents or caregivers have specific risk factors, such as a history of child abuse, a conviction for child injury, terminated parental rights, or a newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Within 12 hours of receiving a report, child protection agencies must verify these risk factors using internal records and public databases, then conduct a full safety assessment. The assessment reviews the caregiver’s compliance with court orders, the child’s living situation, and prior investigations into abuse or neglect in the household. The law explicitly states it does not presume abuse based solely on medical conditions and allows for urgent action if verification takes too long.
signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1336: EDUCATION – Amends and adds to existing law to revise and establish provisions regarding civics education.

Idaho's S 1336 requires all public high school students to demonstrate core virtues (like patriotism and justice) and master key principles of American self-government, including natural rights, the rule of law, and the separation of powers, before graduation. It mandates two credits each in American history and government for grades 9-12, with a full-year Western civilization course required for 8th graders by 2030. The bill specifies curricula must cover foundational documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution), the American founding era, and the influence of Western traditions, while including instruction on how totalitarian ideologies like communism conflict with U.S. principles. These changes directly affect Idaho public school students and educators developing course materials. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific civics/history curriculum requirements for graduation, strengthening educational standards in American government and history per bill's core provisions.95% confidence
signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1254: CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT – Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.

This bill clarifies that Idaho chiropractors with clinical nutrition certification may prescribe specific non-controlled medications, including certain vitamins (A, B complex, C), minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc), fluids (saline, dextrose), epinephrine, and oxygen for emergencies. It specifies these drugs must be obtained from licensed sources and administered via approved routes, while prohibiting chiropractors from compounding vitamins/minerals themselves. The law directly affects certified chiropractors in Idaho, allowing them to prescribe these items during practice without altering existing non-prescription supplement use. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, after passing unanimously in the Idaho Senate.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands chiropractor prescribing rights for non-controlled meds (vitamins, epinephrine), improving patient access to preventive/urgent care without physician referrals.90% confidence
signed · Idaho · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1356: SINGLE COUNTYWIDE HIGHWAY DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the election of commissioners in certain single countywide highway districts.

This bill updates election procedures for single countywide highway districts in Idaho, primarily affecting voters and candidates in counties with over 200,000 residents who have chosen to establish such districts. The law requires these larger districts to be divided into five subdistricts of roughly equal population, where commissioners must reside in and represent their specific subdistrict, while also prohibiting certain elected officials like mayors and city council members from running for these positions. The bill establishes new rules for write-in candidates, requiring them to gather a minimum of five votes and file a declaration of intent with the county clerk before their names can appear on ballots. Additionally, it mandates that primary elections for highway district commissioners begin in 2028 and sets salary limits for commissioners, with the district president receiving up to $1,400 per month.
signed · Idaho · House Apr 2, 2026

H 900: STATE AFFAIRS – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding agreements by state agencies, to exempt certain records from disclosure, and to establish provisions regarding private insurance coverage and claims for state property.

This bill requires state agencies to follow specific procedures when filing insurance claims for property damage exceeding $100,000, including gathering evidence like law enforcement reports and independent damage assessments before accepting settlement offers. It also mandates that proposed settlement agreements be reported to the state controller at least 14 days before acceptance and requires written confirmation from affected agency leaders that payouts represent the maximum available recovery. Additionally, the bill expands confidentiality protections for certain insurance-related reports and updates reporting requirements for state agency agreements to ensure better transparency and oversight.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring proper procedures for insurance claims, protecting state funds from improper settlements and ensuring accountability in government spending.75% confidence
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State Leadership

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Brad Little
Governor·7 years · 8 months
R
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Scott Bedke
Lieutenant Governor·3 years · 8 months
R
RL
Raúl Labrador
Attorney General·3 years · 8 months
R
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Phil McGrane
Secretary Of State·3 years · 8 months
R

Legislative Leadership

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Mike Moyle
Speaker Of The House ·House
R
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Kelly Anthon
Senate President Pro Tempore ·Senate
R
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Jason Monks
House Majority Leader ·House
R
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Lori Den Hartog
Senate Majority Leader ·Senate
R
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Ilana Rubel
House Minority Leader ·House
D
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Melissa Wintrow
Senate Minority Leader ·Senate
D
Legislative session

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Adjourned
Convened
Jan 5, 2026
Monday
Duration
95days
session ended
Adjourns
Apr 10, 2026
Friday
Chamber control
Republican Trifecta Republican Trifecta Governor R Senate R29–6 House R61–9 One party controls the executive and both chambers. The majority's bills typically face no veto risk.
Senate R maj.29 – 6
0 18 for majority 35
House R maj.61 – 9
0 36 for majority 70
Bills this session
817
Total
657
In committee
139
Passed
344
Signed
Passage rate
498 of 817 introduced bills have passed at least one chamber.
61.0%

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Contested battles

  1. HJM 19 Party-line 20-5 EDUCATION – States findings of the Legislature, supports federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, and urges Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts. D 0-5 · R 20-0 · Other 0-0 passed both
  2. H 621 Party-line 52-10 CONCEALED WEAPONS – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding prohibited conduct. D 0-8 · R 52-2 · Other 0-0 passed
  3. H 607 Party-line 52-12 PROTECTING PRIVACY AND SAFETY IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS – Adds to existing law to establish requirements and a cause of action regarding privacy and safety in public restroom and changing facilities and to establish a duty regarding the privacy and safety of restroom and changing facilities in places of public accommodation. D 0-8 · R 52-4 · Other 0-0 passed
  4. H 557 Party-line 49-15 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS – Adds to existing law to provide for uniformity in local government antidiscrimination ordinances. D 0-8 · R 49-7 · Other 0-0 passed
  5. H 745 41-22 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of taxpayer funding of government unions. D 0-8 · R 41-14 · Other 0-0 passed
  1. S 1442 Party-line 29-6 IDAHO REFUGEE AND ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCOUNTABILITY ACT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding an audit of the resettlement of refugees and to establish provisions regarding the immigration status and nationality of arrested individuals. D 0-6 · R 29-0 · Other 0-0 passed
  2. S 1370 Party-line 27-6 ABORTION TRAFFICKING – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding abortion trafficking. D 0-5 · R 27-1 · Other 0-0 passed
  3. S 1338 Party-line 24-8 STATE TREASURER – Amends existing law to provide that idle moneys may be invested in physical gold and silver in certain instances, to provide for storage of physical gold and silver, and to provide for a maximum allowed investment. D 0-5 · R 24-3 · Other 0-0 passed
  4. SCR 127 Party-line 54-8 MARIJUANA – States findings of the Legislature and urges the citizens of Idaho to reject any effort to bring the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act to the ballot. D 0-8 · R 54-0 · Other 0-0 passed both
  5. SCR 120 Party-line 56-7 UNUSED NUCLEAR FUEL – States findings of the Legislature and supports expansion of research and development at the Idaho National Laboratory. D 0-7 · R 56-0 · Other 0-0 passed both

Most likely to pass

  1. HCR 20 85% GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS – States findings of the Legislature and provides for a joint session of the House and Senate to hear a message from the Governor.
  2. HCR 33 65% SEXTORTION – States findings of the Legislature and establishes an interim committee to study the crime of sextortion and to make recommendations to the Legislature.
  3. HJM 9 65% FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.
  4. HJM 14 65% WATER – States findings of the Legislature and supports increasing water storage in the state.
  5. HCR 31 65% LINDEN BATEMAN – States findings of the Legislature and honors the lifetime achievements of Linden Bateman, the author, sponsor, and successful advocate for the law designating “Idaho Day.”
  1. SCR 127 65% MARIJUANA – States findings of the Legislature and urges the citizens of Idaho to reject any effort to bring the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act to the ballot.
  2. SCR 128 65% ADMINISTRATIVE RULES – States findings of the Legislature and approves all temporary and pending rules submitted to the Legislature for review during the 2026 legislative session, with exceptions.
  3. SCR 123 65% INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
  4. SCR 117 65% WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 4.
  5. SCR 119 65% WATER DISTRICTS – States findings of the Legislature and supports various water projects within Water District 2.