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S12252026 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding public university president searches and to revise provisions regarding certain records.

EDUCATION -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding public university president searches and to revise provisions regarding certain records.

EDUCATION

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation adds a new section of code to Title 33 defining the process for all president searches for the state institutions of higher education. This would codify the existing practice that has been utilized by the State Board of Education. This legislation amends Idaho Code 74-106 to make only the name of the sole finalist publicly available. for 10 days prior to the final decision being made by the hiring authority.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 12, 2026

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
67 Yea
1 Nay
2 absentPassed by 94.29 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)

LATEST ACTION

Session Law Chapter 3 Effective: 02/23/2026

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
senate
Status date
Feb 23, 2026

LINKS

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