Proposes and amendment to House Rule 6 to add certain bill introduction limits and to require certain transparency in the origin of legislation.

The purpose of this House Resolution is to amend Rule 6 of the Rules of the House of Representatives to increase efficiency, promote legislative discipline, and enhance transparency in the lawmaking process. This resolution limits each member of the House of Representatives to introducing no more than twelve (12) bills, resolutions, or memorials as a sponsor during any regular legislative session. This limit does not apply to appropriation bills or to legislation sponsored by state agencies, ensuring that essential budgetary and administrative measures are not impeded. To improve transparency, the resolution requires each bill’s of the legislator, the statement of purpose must also disclose the lobbyist, agency, or political organization that proposed the legislation. Ideas that originate from constituents unaffiliated with such groups are exempt from this disclosure requirement. The resolution also prevents the reintroduction of any bill, or substantially similar legislation, that fails to pass either chamber until after the next regular legislative session. This helps reduce redundancy and encourages more thoughtful policy development. To further support the legislative process, the resolution provides that members who have not yet reached their bill limit will be given priority in bill drafting requests submitted to the Legislative Services Office (LSO), ensuring that legislators who stay within the established limits are able to access timely drafting assistance. Exceptions to the bill limits may be granted by the Speaker of the House when deemed necessary. The Speaker may also delegate this authority to committee chairmen. Any such exemption must be clearly indicated in the bill’s statement of purpose. Thisresolutionseekstopromoteamorefocused,transparent,andaccountablelegislativeprocessthatprioritizes quality over quantity and better serves the people of Idaho.