Idaho Bills
790 bills · 2025 Regular Session
Amends existing law to establish the Idaho Medical Freedom Act.
This legislation relates to the Idaho Medical Freedom Act; amending the heading for Idaho Code, Chapter 5, Title 73; amending Idaho Code § 73-501; amending Idaho Code § 73-502; and amending Idaho Code § 73-503, to revise provisions regarding prohibited medical mandates. This legislation renames and modifies the Coronavirus Stop Act.
Daniel Foreman · SD-006
27 – 6
Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
This appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game provides enhancements to the FY 2026 maintenance budget that includes funding for a license sales system contract increase, the final year of the Albeni Falls projects; funding for recreational access leases; phase two of the agency's website overhaul; support for seasonal employees who will work to restore habitat as part of mitigation stewardship; hatchery fish trailer tanks; region 7 office renovations; support for operational increases at regional offices; funding a lease at the McCall regional office; improvements to regional offices in Coeur d'Alene and Jerome; hatchery improvements; software licenses; fire rehabilitation funds pursuant to a settlement with the Idaho Power Company; support for remote connectivity; replacement items; and IT hardware. This appropriation also includes a FY 2025 supplemental for the costs incurred by the agency to purchase and plant grass/forb seed and apply herbicide via aerial application in Ada County to mitigate damage caused by the Valley Fire (table 2). This bills does not include funding for federal grant alignment in table 1 (line 13).
Phil Hart · SD-002
52 – 15
Relates to the funding of the Idaho Transportation Department for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
This appropriation to the Idaho Transportation Department provides enhancements to the FY 2026 maintenance budget. This bill includes funding for targeted CEC, deferred maintenance projects, new equipment, renovations at the State Street Headquarters, and grants and equipment for the Division of Transportation Services. Next, this bill includes funding for automated materials software, public transit, highway safety, metropolitan planning, historical highway markers, and Statewide Public Transit CARES for the Division of Highway Operations. Next, for the Contract Construction and Right-of-Way Acquisition Division, this bill includes funding for construction projects. Then road and bridge maintenance and safety and capacity project funded through General Fund cash transfers totaling $275,000,000. On a department wide basis, this bill includes funding for replacement equipment, IT hardware, and a correction for dedicated fund appropriation. Lastly, this bill provides for reappropriation, and allocating funds for specific types of projects. This appropriation does not include $9,600,000 requested by the department to relocate the District 4 Headquarters, currently located in Shoshone. This appropriation to the Idaho Transportation Department provides a supplemental appropriation for FY 2025 for public transit, metropolitan planning, and construction projects. This appropriation provides an additional $65,500,000 to the FY 2025 appropriation. Table 2 shows these additional funds in the adjustments leading to the FY 2025 Total Appropriation.
Scott Grow · SD-014
46 – 21
States findings of the Legislature and rejects the rate of legislative compensation set by the Citizens' Committee on Legislative Compensation.
This resolution rejects the proposed legislative pay increase as contained in the CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION report dated November 14, 2024. Instead, legislative pay will revert to the rate before the increase went into effect.
Christy Zito · SD-008
States findings of the Legislature and provides for the establishment of an interim committee to study state and local land use regulations and the impact on housing supply.
The proposed legislation intends to establish a Legislative Interim Committee on housing which will complete a comprehensive review of local land use regulations and their impact on housing affordability and availability. This effort will include evaluating city comprehensive plans and zoning and ultimately seek to identify opportunities to reduce regulatory building costs and waiting times, and provide greater flexibility in housing development.
Alison Rabe · SD-016
51 – 16
States findings of the Legislature and affirms support for the Nuremberg Code and other complementary ethical standards.
This resolution is rooted in the foundational principles of the Nuremberg Code, established in 1947 after the atrocities of World War II. It was the first international framework to ensure ethical standards in medical and scientific research and has been used as a foundation to protect human dignity. This resolution reaffirms Idaho’s commitment to ethical medical and scientific research by recognizing the Nuremberg Code as the foundational framework for protecting human rights. It emphasizes voluntary consent, avoidance of harm, and individual rights. Additionally, it incorporates principles from the Declaration of Helsinki, the Belmont Report, and UNESCO’s Bioethics and Human Rights Declaration, which strengthen protections for vulnerable populations, ensure independent ethical oversight, promote transparency, and uphold justice in research. By encouraging Idaho’s research institutions to adhere to these ethical standards, this resolution promotes scientific integrity, accountability, and respect for human dignity.
Tammy Nichols · SD-010
States findings of the Legislature and provides that all pending rules of the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho State Tax Commission have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.
This legislation approves the Idaho Transportation Department's Administrative Rules reviewed and approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.
Doug Okuniewicz · SD-003
States finding of the Legislature and recognizes the vital role of cities in Idaho and supports the prioritization of local control.
The Legislature calls on state agencies, the Governor, and municipal governments to collaborate and advance local interests by recognizing that Idaho’s cities are economic and service hubs for the majority of our residents, maintain critical infrastructure and public safety resources, and drive innovative solutions to community-specific challenges; the Legislature further encourages collaboration that respects local decision-making and promotes policies addressing housing, transportation, and public safety while upholding the ability of municipal governments to effectively meet the unique needs of their communities.
Kelly Anthon · SD-027
States findings of the Legislature and supports the 2024 Stipulated Mitigation Plan between water users and revising the State Water Plan to establish an Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer recharge goal.
The purpose of this resolution is to express legislative support for the November 15, 2024 Settlement Agreement between the members of the Surface Water Coalition and Ground Water Districts along the Eastern Snake Plain. The Resolution also expresses support for the ongoing efforts of the State of Idaho to address water supply challenges along the Eastern Snake plain and supports the Water Board’s efforts to increase aquifer recharge goals from 250,000 acre feet to 350,000 acre feet.
Julie VanOrden · SD-030
States findings of the Legislature and approves all temporary and pending rules submitted to the Legislature for review during the 2025 legislative session, with exceptions.
This resolution includes the findings of the First Regular Session of the 68th Legislature and approves all temporary and pending rules submitted for review, with exceptions. Pending rules approved by this concurrent resolution shall become effective on July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided in this concurrent resolution.
Kelly Anthon · SD-027
51 – 0
States findings of the Legislature and recommends studies to identify and construct additional water storage in Idaho including the possible reconstruction of the Teton Dam.
This Joint Memorial urges federal and state agencies to study and develop additional water storage solutions for Idaho, including the potential reconstruction of the Teton Dam. The goal is to ensure long-term water security for agriculture, communities, and economic growth in the state. The memorial calls on the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and other agencies to work together in updating previous studies and exploring new water storage projects. These efforts will help Idaho address drought conditions, population growth, and future water demands while also supporting hydropower production and recreational opportunities.
Kevin Cook · SD-032
States findings of the Legislature and requests an expedited permitting process to clean Camas Creek and a transfer of the ownership of the refuge.
The purpose of this Senate Joint Memorial is to request from the federal government an expedited permitting process to clean Camas Creek. Camas Creek flows through the Camas National Wildlife Refuge. Water which flows seasonally through Camas Creek provides water for agriculture, wildlife, and recreation in Mud Lake. This memorial also requests that ownership and administration of the Camas National Wildlife Refuge be transferred to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Van Burtenshaw · SD-031
53 – 15
States findings of the Senate and supports observing an official time of prayer each day of the regular session of the Idaho Legislature.
Observing an official time of prayer to begin legislative and deliberative sessions is an indispensable and long-held tradition. This is illuminated by a wealth of words and actions from our founding fathers and civil governments throughout American history. Furthermore, our Supreme Court has historically recognized that states do well to retain and encourage time-honored expressions of the religious traditions at the root of our social fabric. Seeking the blessing of God, the Idaho Senate is resolved to maintain this American tradition of observing an official time of prayer to start each floor session during the First Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature.
Ben Toews · SD-004
States findings of the Legislature and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, with exceptions.
This legislation approves the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Department of Environmental Quality, and Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing's Administrative Rules reviewed and approved by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.
Julie VanOrden · SD-030
States findings of the Senate and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Department of Water Resources, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Resources and Environment Committee, with an exception.
This legislation approves all pending and temporary rules of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Lands, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Idaho Department of Water Resources reviewed by the Senate Resources and Environment Committee with exceptions. This legislation does not include approval of Idaho Department of Lands Docket No. 20-0314-2401, Section 050., Subsection 02, relating to Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, Conservation, Noncommercial Recreation, and Communication Site leases, which is not approved.
Van Burtenshaw · SD-031