Idaho Bills
797 bills · 2026 Regular Session
States findings of the Legislature and supports domestic production and supply of sugar beets.
The purpose of this legislation is to urge federal action to protect Idaho’s sugar beet industry from unfair foreign trade practices. Idaho is a leading sugar beet producer, supporting rural communities, farm families, and thousands of jobs. This memorial calls on Congress and the federal administration to raise the Tier 2 over-quota duty on imported sugar, which has not been updated since 2000 and no longer provides effective protection against subsidized foreign imports sold below the cost of production. Strengthening this safeguard will help restore fair trade and protect domestic producers and workers.
Tammy Nichols · SD-010
States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.
The Idaho Legislature calls on the United States Congress to reaffirm the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) as the primary authority governing federal land management and land exchanges. A recent legal decision originating in Idaho threatens the predictability and stability of FLPMA's long-established framework, which is essential to effective land management in Idaho and throughout the West. This memorial calls on Congress to act expeditiously to reaffirm that FLPMA as the primary authority to manage federal public lands and prevent disruption to existing and future land exchanges.
Judy Boyle · HD-009B
69 – 0
States findings of the Legislature, opposes the neighboring state of Utah imposing an export tax on transportation fuels, and urges Utah to reconsider such tax.
The purpose of this Joint Memorial is to express the opposition of the Idaho Legislature to any proposal by the State of Utah to impose an export tax on transportation fuels sold outside its borders. The Legislature finds that such a tax would disproportionately increase fuel costs for Idaho families, farmers, and businesses, despite Idahoans already paying fuel taxes to support Idaho’s transportation system. The Legislature further finds that an export-based fuel tax would shift transportation funding responsibilities onto residents of neighboring states, raise concerns under established interstate fuel tax frameworks, and implicate constitutional limitations on state taxation of exports and interstate commerce. Accordingly, this Joint Memorial urges continued interstate cooperation and good-faith dialogue to address transportation funding and energy policy issues in a manner that preserves affordable energy prices and maintains the longstanding cooperative relationship between Idaho and Utah.
Joe Palmer · HD-020A
States findings of the Legislature and urges the United States House of Representatives and Senate to take immediate federal action to restore clarity, consistency, and stability to intercollegiate athletics.
This Senate Joint Memorial formally urges the United States Congress and Idaho's congressional delegation to enact targeted federal legislation addressing the instability in collegiate athletics governance.This instability arises from recent litigation and changes related to athlete compensation, name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, revenue sharing, and transfers, which threaten the sustainability of college sports programs. The memorial highlights the economic, educational, cultural, and community benefits provided by Boise State University's athletic programs to the State of Idaho, including substantial economic impact, job creation, tourism, academic success for student-athletes, and national visibility, and calls for a uniform national framework that preempts conflicting state laws, defines student-athlete eligibility and employment status, preserves women's and Olympic sports, restores predictability for universities, and promotes fair competition based on merit rather than conference affiliation. The resolution also encourages timely federal action to prevent program cuts, escalating costs, and competitive disparities, thereby safeguarding taxpayer investments and the broader benefits of intercollegiate athletics for future generations.
Ben Adams · SD-012
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding compliance with the law.
RS33723 / H0896 Some of Idaho laws governing the actions public officials, public employees, and state and local governmental entities include an enforcement mechanism for ensuring that Idaho laws are followed. Many such laws, however, do not include any specific enforcement mechanism. In the event that public officials’ oath of office, whereby they promise to uphold the laws of the State of Idaho, is insufficient to ensure that Idaho’s laws are followed, this legislation provides a mechanism by which the Idaho Attorney General can go to court and force a public official, public employee, or state or local governmental entity to follow the law.
Mike Moyle · HD-010A
60 – 9
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the domestic use of water.
In 2025, the Idaho legislature passed S1083a, enacting several amendments impacting domestic exempt wells in Idaho. This amendment provides the following further amendments and clarifications: 1. Defines the term "subdivision," for purposes of sections 42-111 and 42-227 to mean a development with 5 lots. 2. Clarifies that the limitations contained in section 42-227(4) apply only to subdivisions with final applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. 3. Clarifies that the amendments of section 31-3805 apply only to subdivisions with final applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. 4. Additional amendments to improve readability.
Kelly Anthon · SD-027
69 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for hazardous waste management.
The purpose of this legislation is to repeal Chapter 58, Title 39, Idaho Code, Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Act, and revise and move certain provisions from Chapter 58 to Chapter 44, Title 39, Idaho Code, Hazardous Waste Management Act. This legislation proposes consolidating statutory provisions related to hazardous waste management into one Idaho Code chapter, which would streamline Idaho Code and allow citizens to navigate this process with ease. Additionally, it retains all necessary regulatory provisions to ensure hazardous waste management facilities are appropriately sited for the protection of human health and the environment.
John Vander Woude · HD-022A
34 – 0
States findings of the Legislature and supports the consolidation of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources.
This Concurrent Resolution supports the consolidation of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission with the Idaho Department of Water Resources for the purpose of creating efficiency. The resolution also urges the Governor, the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts Board, the Legislature and the Director of the Department of Water Resources to collaborate to ensure the core missions of the two organizations remain intact.
Mark Harris · SD-035
67 – 0
Amends existing law to revise the surcharge associated with improved forest land.
This legislation revises Section 38-111, Idaho Code to increase the structure surcharge levied on improved private forest land parcels from a maximum of $40 to a maximum of $100. This is a dedicated fund to support wildland fire preparedness. The intent of the structure surcharge is to defray the cost of fire suppression on forest land caused by the existence of the improvements. The current annual rate established by the Land Board is sixty cents ($0.60) per acre and a $40 structure surcharge per improved lot. While the effective rate is set by the Land Board, the statutory maximum for the assessment is set in Idaho Code. The structure surcharge was last increased in 2009. The current rate is not sufficient to support the fire protection program fund. Fund expenditures exceed revenues and will lead to a fire preparedness funding shortfall in about 2031. Structures in the forest complicate and increase wildfire suppression efforts and costs. Idaho has seen a 54% increase in population since 2000, and now more than 2 million people reside in Idaho. Over the past 10 years, the extent of the wildland urban interface (WUI) has expanded in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Lands is now protecting more timberland acres in the rapidly expanding WUI. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 30.1-40% of houses in Idaho are in the WUI. This has also resulted in more human-caused fire starts and acres burned in the WUI. Preparedness costs have increased due to the complications presented by the WUI. Due to the increased values at risk (human life and structures) in the WUI, fires in these areas generally require additional ground and aerial resources, which increases firefighting costs and diverts limited resources away from wildland fires. This legislation is needed to ensure funding into the future for the State’s wildland fire protection program.
26 – 9
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding immunity and reimbursement for justifiable homicide and defense of self, others, and certain places.
The proposed legislation created Idaho Code §19-202B to provide strong legal protections for individuals who use force in lawful self-defense, defense of others, or defense of certain places. It grants immunity from criminal prosecution when force is justified under existing Idaho statutes and limits law enforcement's ability to arrest without a warrant unless exigent circumstances exist. As the bill states, a person using justified force "shall be immune from any criminal prosecution for the use of such force or threat of force." To ensure this immunity is applied early, the bill requires courts to hold a pretrial immunity hearing within fourteen days of a defendant's motion. Once the defendant makes a prima facie showing of justified force, the burden shifts to the state in criminal cases and to the plaintiff in civil cases. If those parties cannot meet their respective burdens, the court must dismiss the case. These procedures are designed to prevent individuals who acted lawfully from being subjected to prolonged criminal or civil proceedings. The bill also mandates reimbursement for defendants who are acquitted or have charges dismissed due to justified self-defense. Counties must cover reasonable costs such as legal fees, loss of time, and related expenses. In addition, the legislation requires full expungement of all criminal history records associated with such cases, and once expunged, the person is legally considered never to have been arrested or prosecuted. This ensures that individuals who acted within the law do not face lasting consequences from an arrest or charge that should not have occurred.
Christy Zito · SD-008
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a licensed midwife to obtain and administer medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care if a midwife possesses requisite education, training, and experience.
This legislation will improve the practice of midwifery in the state of Idaho by removing unnecessary barriers and by deleting obsolete language regarding the formulary for licensed midwives.
Jordan Redman · HD-003B
35 – 0
Repeals existing law relating to the Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Act.
This proposed language would remove a chapter of code establishing and implementing the Yellow Dot Program.
Heather Scott · HD-002A
Amends existing law to authorize water districts to charge certain fees.
This amendment addresses a change with water administration that arises when water right ownership records have not been updated by landowners. In such circumstances, the water district may accrue expenses related to title research and water ownership processes. This amendment authorizes members of a water district to adopt a resolution allowing the watermaster to pass these property-specific charges on to the landowner benefiting from the research.
Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding the Board of Health and Welfare, substate administrative regions, and regional behavioral health boards.
This legislation removes obsolete language in Idaho Code 56-1002 referencing substate administrative regions and directors of those regions. These positions have been vacant for a number of years. With increased legislative oversight of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare the Board of Health and Welfare will be eliminated. Additionally, this legislation addresses duplication of duties by repealing regional behavioral health boards. Powers and duties of these regional behavioral health boards will become the responsibility of the regional health boards.
Camille Blaylock · SD-011
61 – 9
Adds to existing law to require certain governmental entities in Idaho to divest from investments in foreign adversaries.
The Foreign Adversary Divestment Act will ensure that the State of Idaho’s public investment dollars are not put at risk in adversary countries so not to fund the development of military technologies and surveillance tools of foreign adversaries that impede the State of Idaho’s interests and the interests of the United States, by requiring the divestment of public pension dollars and university endowment funds from countries of concern. All state managed funds shall immediately and in good faith begin divesting of any prohibited holdings.
Ted Hill · HD-014A
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding student enrollment counts.
This bill clarifies and codifies that public school districts and charter schools cannot enroll a child without the permission of that child’s parent or guardian. This bill is necessary to make sure school district administrators collect and report accurate student data for the purposes of funding, as well as state and federal reporting requirements. This also codifies the importance of parental rights when making educational decisions.
Barbara Ehardt · HD-033A
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding enforcement.
This legislation restores your Fourth Amendment rights while on the water.
Kyle Harris · HD-007A
33 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for suspension of driver's licenses when a person is 60 days or more delinquent in paying the penalty for a moving traffic infraction.
RS33736 / H0927 In 2018, the Idaho Legislature changed the enforcement procedures for unpaid traffic citations and for unpaid misdemeanor/felony traffic related incidents. The practice of suspending driving privileges for unpaid fines was eliminated. The courts were empowered to collect the unpaid fines through civil procedures. Since the implementation of this change, drivers have learned their unsafe driving practices had fewer consequences. Additionally, the amount of unpaid traffic fines increased from approximately $1 million to $24 million ($3 million /year). The Idaho courts estimate there are over 125,000 drivers with unpaid traffic fines. This legislation will empower the courts and the Idaho DMV to suspend driving privileges when traffic related fines are not paid after appropriate notice.
Stephanie Mickelsen · HD-032A
56 – 14
Repeals and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding proceeds derived from criminal notoriety.
This legislation modernizes Idaho law to ensure criminals do not profit from the publicity of their crimes while providing victims an opportunity to recover restitution or civil damages. It establishes a limited escrow process for proceeds derived from criminal notoriety, gives victims notice and time to pursue lawful claims, and places distribution decisions under court oversight. The bill regulates only economic proceeds and includes explicit protections to ensure compliance with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 9 of the Idaho Constitution.
Tammy Nichols · SD-010
67 – 1
Amends existing law to revise certain definitions relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
RS33795C1 / H0938 During the 2025 legislative session, the Idaho Legislature enacted legislation directing the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to prohibit the purchase of soda and candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As the Department began implementing the program, which took effect February 15, 2026, it became clear that the existing statutory definitions of “candy” and “soda” were difficult for retailers and consumers to interpret and could lead to inconsistent application. This legislation revises and clarifies the definitions of “candy” and “soda” in Idaho Code to provide greater consistency, reduce varied interpretations, and make it easier to determine whether new products entering the marketplace fall within or outside the SNAP restriction categories.
Jordan Redman · HD-003B
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the Podiatric Medical Practice Act.
This legislation would transfer regulatory authority for the practice of podiatric medicine from the independent Board of Podiatry to the Idaho State Board of Medicine and eliminate the Board of Podiatry’s current rules chapter by moving any substantive provisions to the appropriate statutes. Under this framework, podiatrists would be licensed and regulated within the Board of Medicine’s existing statutory processes. The proposal includes a provision to add a licensed podiatrist to the Board of Medicine, thus preserving profession-specific expertise within the broader medical regulatory structure. This change brings Idaho into alignment with a growing number of states that regulate podiatry as a recognized subspecialty of medicine rather than as a separately governed profession. The consolidation is intended to promote regulatory consistency and improve administrative efficiency within the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Jeff Ehlers · HD-021B
34 – 0
Amends existing law to provide for the sale of hemp products intended for human ingestion or inhalation.
RS33680 / H0879 This legislation clarifies that establishments offering certain hemp products for retail sale are subject to the authorities of the existing Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act (Idaho Code 22-1705).
John Shirts · HD-009A
53 – 16
Proposes an amendment to House Rule 18 to provide for the doors to the east wing of the third floor of the state Capitol building to be locked during a call of the House and to provide for members to return to their floor desks when business is transacted.
RS33797 / HR029 Modifying House Rule 18 - Call of the House to specify that the east wing of the state capitol will be sealed and locked while under the Call of the House. This will allow access to leadership offices and restrooms in the case of a prolonged Call. All members would be required to return to their seats whenever business is being transacted while the Call of the House is in effect.
Shawn Dygert · HD-023B
54 – 16
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding voting by persons convicted of felonies in other states.
This legislation amends Section 18-310, Idaho Code Dealing with voting. This legislation revises a provision regarding voting by a person convicted of felonies in other States including treason and declaring an emergency and providing an effective date.
Dan Garner · HD-028B
35 – 0
Amends and adds to existing law to establish a white and black license plate.
This legislation would create one new license plate that will be all white with black lettering. The word “Idaho” will be placed on the top. Proceeds from the sale of this specialty plate will go to the Idaho State Police Law Enforcement Fund Project Choice for the purpose of supporting state trooper salaries and a portion going to the state highway account to cover administrative costs. In addition to the regular registration fees, the initial issuance fee for the specialty white and black license plate will be $70 with $65 going to the law enforcement fund and $5 going to the state highway account. The renewal fee will be $50 with $45 going to the law enforcement fund and $5 going to the state highway account.
Lori Den Hartog · SD-022
70 – 0