Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to require any person making an expenditure to finance a political statement to disclose the party affiliation of the person making the political statement, if any, and if the political statement is in support of a candidate, the party affiliation of the candidate.

The integrity of our elections is the cornerstone of a free and fair democratic process. Voters deserve clear, accurate, and transparent information to make informed decisions. However, misleading or anonymous political messaging can create confusion, undermine trust, and threaten election security. To address this issue, this legislation requires the disclosure of party affiliation on all election-related communications. By clearly identifying the political affiliation behind a message, this reform enhances voter awareness, reduces misinformation, and prevents deceptive practices designed to mislead the public. Securing elections requires accountability. This legislation ensures that candidates, campaigns, and organizations are held to a higher standard of honesty and transparency. By making political affiliations explicit, voters can better assess the motivations and credibility of those seeking to influence their choices. Importantly, this proposal does not restrict free speech or limit political participation. Political candidates already declare their party affiliation when filing for candidacy, and this common-sense reform simply extends that requirement to campaign communications. By providing voters with essential context, this legislation strengthens election integrity and security therefor upholding the trust Idahoans place in the elections process.

Amends existing law to authorize a school employee who possesses an enhanced license to carry concealed weapons to carry on school property in certain instances.

There is a desperate need to make our schools secure from individuals that desire to inflict harm on students. The best solution to defend schools is an effective physical security posture and to hire full-time armed guards. The armed guard option is cost prohibitive and not sustainable. This legislation provides an alternative to the hired armed guards by giving the opportunity for Public K-12 school employees to carry concealed weapons and can act as an armed protection force within the confines of school property. Individuals that are willing to participate in this program will need to have completed, at the minimum, the enhanced concealed weapon training course or completed a POST (Police Officer Standards Training) training course, not to exceed six (6) days of training. It is the discretion for the local school boards to define their desired training level standards. School boards cannot deny individual’s right to conceal carry within school boundaries if they have properly completed the school board required training standards. Once individuals are qualified for concealed carry at their school, they will be required to do refresher training with local law enforcement on a yearly basis. Additionally, this legislation requires all schools to remove “Gun Free Zone” signs from all public K-12 schools.

Amends existing law to provide that the executive budget document shall be delivered by a certain date.

This proposed language would change the deadline for the Governor's budget submission to the legislature to on or before December 1st of the preceding year.

Adds to existing law to require certain governmental entities in Idaho to divest from investments in foreign adversaries.

This intent of this legislation will require the divestment of any State of Idaho’s public investment or pension dollars that would be put at risk in countries that are identified as foreign adversaries. The intent is to prevent these dollars from investing in the development of military technologies and surveillance tools of foreign adversaries that impede the furthering of the State of Idaho’s interests and the interests of the United States of America.

Amends existing law to classify mifepristone and misoprostol as schedule IV drugs.

This legislation adds Mifepristone and Misoprostol to our Uniform Controlled Substances Act Schedule IV drugs and substances list.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the length and scope of a declaration of emergency by the governor.

This legislation changes Idaho emergencies code 46-1008 to ensure the legislature can exercise the ability to consider a concurrent resolution to end a disaster emergency at any time.

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide that legislative approval is required for certain state plan amendments and waivers and to provide legislative approval for certain state plan amendments and waivers.

The Medicaid Reform and Cost-Containment Act strengthens Idaho’s Medicaid program by controlling cost, ensuring its long-term sustainability, protecting rural healthcare access, and implementing necessary safeguards against fraud and abuse. By requiring legislative oversight of Medicaid waivers and amendments, this legislation ensures that critical safety net providers, including rural emergency hospitals and community-based clinics, continue to serve Idaho’s most vulnerable populations. This act prioritizes cost containment by establishing sideboards on Medicaid expansion to maintain fiscal responsibility while ensuring resources are directed to those most in need. Furthermore, it provides a trigger for cost management if Medicaid is changed at the federal level. By balancing healthcare access with financial accountability, this legislation keeps Idaho’s Medicaid program sustainable, efficient, and focused on delivering high-quality care while preventing unnecessary dependency on government services.

Adds to existing law to establish certain cost-sharing requirements for health benefit plans.

This legislation would require health insurance companies to apply toward its insured's copay, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximum those payments which are made by a third party for the benefit of the insured.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding corrections or amendments to material facts on certificates of birth.

This legislation provides for the designation C1, C2 et seq. where a birth certificate is amended to correct material facts, except in certain cases. The certificate shall not be marked as 'amended’.

Amends and adds to existing law to provide for certain local sales and use taxes.

This legislation outlines the process for levying a local sales and use tax by counties and municipalities. Any proposed levy must include a detailed description of the products or services subject to the tax, the intended purpose, and a termination date of no longer than 4 years. The maximum levy rate is 2%.

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding directed blood product transfusion.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure patients in Idaho can provide their own or a directed donor's blood for transfusions via a federally compliant blood establishment, protecting patient autonomy while allowing exceptions for safety, time, or emergencies. It shields providers from liability except in cases of gross negligence, aligns with federal law, and takes effect as an emergency measure on July 1, 2025.

Amends existing law to increase the vote threshold for statewide initiative petitions and to remove obsolete language.

This bill proposes to amend Idaho Code to revise the voting threshold from fifty percent (50%) to sixty percent (60%) on statewide initiatives under Idaho Code SECTION 34-1811. It also removes obsolete language.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the composition of public health district boards.

This legislation amends the statute to provide that members appointed to serve on health district boards are elected officials, rather than employed county staff, or otherwise an unelected resident of the public health district.

Amends existing law to revise certain candidate filing fees.

This legislation addresses filing fees or signatures required to run for public office. In the past few years, there have been instances of people filing to run for office to game the system pushing out competition. Raising the filing fees ensures that real candidates file to run for political office. This bill allows for a fee or signatures to run for office.