This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally expresses the Idaho Legislature's support and commendation for the Idaho National Guard. It recognizes the Guard's dual role in state emergency response and federal military service while highlighting specific modernization efforts, including the Air National Guard's transition from A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft to F-16 Fighting Falcons and the Army National Guard's shift from an Armor Brigade Combat Team to a Mobile Brigade Combat Team. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge the Guard's service history and endorse its ongoing force structure changes.
This bill is a joint memorial from the Idaho Legislature that formally requests federal support and encourages state and local agencies to approve the re-opening of American Tungsten's IMA mining project in Lemhi County. The document highlights tungsten as a critical mineral essential for national defense and argues that developing a domestic supply chain reduces reliance on foreign imports, particularly from China. It urges the U.S. Department of War to provide grant funding for the project and asks state and local governments to process necessary permits in a timely manner, noting the mine is on private land and does not require federal authorization. The memorial also emphasizes the project's potential economic benefits for Idaho communities, including job creation and infrastructure improvements like a new fire station for the city of Challis.
This bill requires legislative approval for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to adjust Medicaid payment rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics when their scope of services changes. It establishes a process where clinics must notify the department 60 days before implementing service changes and submit a rate adjustment application after six months of full implementation, requiring a minimum 4.5% cost increase to qualify. The legislation sets specific timelines for department review and allows clinics to appeal final rate decisions, while also repealing certain existing administrative rules effective October 1, 2026.
This bill modifies Idaho state laws to establish clearer rules for how the governor fills vacant state office positions and how the Senate reviews those appointments. It directly affects state officials, the governor, and the Senate by setting specific timelines for making appointments and defining consequences when the Senate rejects a nominee. The key provisions require the governor to fill certain vacancies within 12 months of a term ending and make appointments while the Senate is in session immediately. Additionally, if the Senate expressly rejects a gubernatorial appointee, that person cannot be reappointed to the same position for one year. The bill also includes technical corrections to existing statutes and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes community schools as an effective method for improving student outcomes and strengthening communities in Idaho. It encourages ongoing cooperation between schools, families, and local organizations to grow and maintain these programs across the state. The resolution highlights that community schools operate as neighborhood hubs offering integrated health services and expanded learning opportunities through four key areas: student support, extended learning time, family involvement, and collaborative leadership. While it does not change laws or allocate funding, it serves as an official legislative endorsement of the current community school model already in use at 65 schools throughout Idaho.
This bill allocates $472,700 in state funds to Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The money is divided between operating expenses totaling $162,700 and capital outlay of $310,000, with specific amounts designated for building construction and real estate, occupational licenses, and health professions programs. The legislation declares an emergency to allow the funding to take effect immediately on July 1, 2026, rather than waiting for the regular budget cycle. This appropriation directly supports the agency responsible for regulating professional licenses and occupational certifications across the state.
This bill updates Idaho hunting laws to clarify restrictions on using motorized vehicles and aircraft, including drones, for hunting purposes. It prohibits hunting from moving vehicles and using aircraft to locate or communicate with game, while allowing exceptions for physically disabled hunters who may apply for a free special permit to hunt from stationary motorized vehicles. The legislation also maintains bans on using artificial lights for hunting game animals and regulates the use of dogs for pursuing big game. These rules apply to all hunters and wildlife management activities within the state, with specific exemptions for controlling predatory animals and hunting on private property for livestock protection.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes Idaho athletes who participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Italy. It specifically names seven athletes and highlights the medal achievements of three of them, including gold and silver medalists. The resolution serves as an official statement of appreciation from the Idaho Legislature for the athletes' accomplishments and sacrifices. It does not create new laws or change policies but rather acknowledges past athletic achievements.
This bill allocates $900,000 in state funding to the State Board of Education and the University of Idaho Board of Regents to support health education programs for fiscal year 2027. The money is designated for specific medical residency and fellowship programs, including positions for Eastern Idaho, Family Medicine, and University of Utah medical education. Additionally, the bill authorizes two and a half new full-time equivalent positions and directs that 15 new graduate medical education residencies and fellowships be funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program. If those specific funds become available, unused general fund money originally set aside for graduate programs will instead be used to create new undergraduate medical education seats. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and requires a compliance report to be submitted to the state legislature by December 1, 2026.
This bill appropriates $129,900 from Idaho's General Fund to the Commission on Aging for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated specifically for trustee and benefit payments covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to ensure the funding takes effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This measure directly affects the Commission on Aging's ability to distribute financial benefits to eligible recipients during the specified fiscal year.
This bill allocates $1,673,000 in funding to Idaho's State Liquor Division for fiscal year 2027, covering operating expenses and capital projects. The money comes from the Liquor Control Fund and is designated for specific expense categories including daily operations and infrastructure improvements. The legislation declares an emergency to ensure the funds take effect immediately on July 1, 2026. This appropriation directly impacts the agency responsible for regulating alcohol sales and distribution in the state.
This bill approves most temporary and pending administrative rules submitted by Idaho state agencies for review during the 2026 legislative session, while rejecting specific rules from agencies including agriculture, environmental quality, health and welfare, and occupational licensing. The resolution allows agencies to continue their proposed regulations unless the Legislature explicitly disapproves them, with rejected rules becoming void at the end of the session. It lists 17 specific rule dockets that are not approved, covering areas such as seed production, fishing licenses, daycare licensing, water quality, and occupational therapy standards. State agencies and the public are directly affected as this determines which proposed regulations will remain in effect or expire.
