HJM 13 is a joint memorial from the Idaho Legislature requesting federal agencies to align their enforcement of the Clean Water Act with the Supreme Court's 2023 Sackett decision. It asks the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to stop claiming jurisdiction over intermittent streams, ditches, canals, and stockwater ponds - features not considered "waters of the United States" under the Court's ruling. The memorial urges agencies to update policies, training, and guidance to reflect this standard, which requires a continuous surface connection to traditional water bodies like rivers or lakes. This addresses concerns that current federal overreach increases costs and delays for Idaho landowners, farmers, and infrastructure projects. The request is directed at federal agencies and Idaho's congressional delegation, not a binding law.
This bill amends existing Idaho law to clarify definitions and procedures for federal government agents conducting searches on private property. It requires federal agents to notify county sheriffs before executing search warrants on private land, except in urgent situations where immediate action is necessary. The legislation also updates legal definitions to specify what constitutes "exigent circumstances," "government agents," and "private land not open to the public" under state law. These changes aim to improve coordination between federal authorities and local law enforcement when searching private property.
This bill requires Idaho to suspend driver's licenses for individuals who are 60 days or more behind on unpaid fines for moving traffic violations. It creates a new legal provision that allows courts to notify the Department of Transportation when a driver fails to pay an infraction penalty, triggering an automatic suspension without a prior hearing. To restore driving privileges, drivers must pay all outstanding fines and fees, and the law includes an appeal process through district court as well as limited exceptions for medical emergencies and employment-related travel.
This House resolution formally approves temporary and pending rules from several Idaho state agencies, including the Department of Health and Welfare and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The House Health and Welfare Committee conducted this review as required by state law, confirming that most rules submitted for the 2026 legislative session have been examined and accepted. However, the resolution explicitly excludes four specific rule sets from approval, including regulations for daycare licensing, child care programs, occupational therapy licensure, and physical therapy board governance. These excluded rules will not receive committee approval and may expire at the end of the legislative session unless the departments request reconsideration. The resolution affects administrative agencies by establishing which of their proposed regulations have legislative backing for implementation.
This Senate resolution confirms that the Senate Transportation Committee has reviewed and approved all pending rules from the Idaho Transportation Department for the 2026 legislative session. The bill serves a procedural function by formally documenting the committee's oversight role under state law, rather than creating new policies or regulations. It affects the Idaho Transportation Department by validating its current rulemaking process and ensures these rules proceed to the full legislature for final consideration. The resolution does not change any existing laws or create new requirements but instead provides official legislative record-keeping of the committee's approval.
This bill approves temporary and pending rules from three Idaho state agencies: the Idaho State Police, the Sexual Offender Management Board, and the Office of Administrative Hearings. The House Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee reviewed these rules and approved them with one exception, which involves specific sections of administrative procedure rules from the Office of Administrative Hearings that were not approved. The bill also declares that certain pending rules from the Sexual Offender Management Board will become effective when the legislative session ends. This action allows these agency rules to proceed without requiring further legislative review during the current session.
This bill updates Idaho election laws to include the presidential nomination process in state primary elections and changes the primary election date to the Tuesday following the first Monday in May. It directly affects voters, political parties, and election officials by adding provisions for nominating presidential candidates and aligning various election dates across different offices to occur on this new uniform schedule. The legislation amends multiple sections of the Idaho Code to define primary elections more broadly, establish rules for presidential primaries, and coordinate election timing for library trustees, community colleges, and other local offices.
This bill amends House Rule 18 to require the doors to the east wing of the third floor of the Idaho State Capitol to be locked when a call of the House is ordered, preventing members from leaving the chamber during proceedings. The amendment also mandates that all members remain at their floor desks unless the presiding officer releases them, ensuring full attendance for voting and business. A majority vote of the entire membership is required to end the call or excuse absent members, and the bill includes a formal warrant template for the Sergeant at Arms to bring absent members to the bar of the House. This change directly affects Idaho House members and the Sergeant at Arms by establishing stricter attendance enforcement procedures during quorum calls.
This bill requires cities in Idaho with populations over 10,000 to allow twin homes and duplexes in residential zones where single-family homes are permitted, unless those areas are designated as historic districts. The law mandates that local governments update their land use regulations by February 1, 2027, to permit these housing types, remove lot size restrictions that would block their construction, and limit parking and fee requirements to levels comparable to single-family homes. Cities must approve twin homes and duplexes through administrative processes similar to single-family dwellings, provided they meet standard infrastructure and safety requirements, while retaining the ability to adopt less restrictive rules or maintain protections for public health and safety.
This is a joint memorial (not a binding bill) from Idaho's legislature urging federal action. It requests Congress raise the existing "tier-2" import duty on foreign sugar to protect Idaho's sugar beet industry from unfairly priced imports. Idaho, the nation's second-largest sugar beet producer, argues the current duty level - unchanged since 2000 - fails to shield farmers and processors from price crashes and foreign dumping. The memorial directly supports Idaho's 500+ farm families and 2,000 sugar industry workers.
HCR 30 is a resolution directing Idaho's Medicaid Legislative Review Panel to study the potential impacts of implementing managed care for Medicaid services. The panel will examine how this change would affect beneficiaries, healthcare delivery, and costs, then provide recommendations to the Legislature. This resolution does not change current Medicaid policy but requires a formal study before any implementation decisions. The panel may hire outside experts with legislative approval to support this analysis.
This bill is a procedural resolution that formally approves all temporary and pending rules created by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture during the 2026 legislative session. The House Agricultural Affairs Committee reviewed these rules as required by state law, and the resolution confirms that the committee has completed its review process. This document serves as an official record of the committee's findings rather than creating new policy or affecting specific individuals. The measure was adopted unanimously by the House of Representatives without any opposition.
