Idaho Bills
718 bills · 2024 Regular Session
Amends session law to extend a sunset date to 2029.
23 – 12
Amends existing law to provide penalties for the sale or distribution of tobacco products or electronic smoking devices to a minor.
Amends existing law to revise the definition of “drug paraphernalia” to exclude fentanyl testing strips.
James Ruchti · SD-029
33 – 2
Amends existing law to create an exemption from licensure for certain subcontractors and to eliminate a class of licensure.
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses seeks to amend Idaho Code to allow for an exemption from licensure for subcontractors performing work on a project managed by a licensed public works contractor when the value of the subcontracted work is less than $100,000. It also eliminates the category of Class D licensure. This proposed statutory change would help to align Idaho's licensing requirements with the current business climate and construction market.
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding a sale, exchange, or donation of county property.
Thislegislationseekstoclosealoopholeofgovernmenttakingsurplusproceedsinexcessofdebtsowed. When government takes property for outstanding property tax debts, they can sell the property, retain the amounts owed for the debt, and pay the remaining proceeds to the former property owner. A loophole exists in Idaho code where the government could transfer the property to another government entity and consequently not disburse any amount back to the former property owner. Thus the property owner would lose any equity in the property. This legislation prevents a government entity from doing so.
34 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the accrual of interest on income and sales tax deficiencies.
35 – 0
Adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect minors from harmful material on the internet.
Ben Toews · SD-004
Amends existing law to allow disbursements from school district activity funds through the use of a debit card.
Janie Ward-Engelking · SD-018
33 – 1
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding when a student can be exempted from certain required English language assessments.
Thisbillupdatesthestatuteaddressingassessmentexemptionsandremoveslanguageregardingassessmentsno longer used in Idaho and include current state-mandated tests. This bill also provides an exemption for English language learning students, who have not been enrolled for two (2) full school years in the United States and who score less than a level two (2) on the state’s English language proficiency test, to be exempted from the Idaho Reading Indicator assessment. Schools must determine which students qualify for the exemption before the fall testing date.
Amends existing law to change the distribution amount for the Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding and to revise certain requirements regarding funding and distributions.
The purpose of this bill is to modernize the funding formula of the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA), simplifying it to maintain transparency and public trust. It ensures that dollars appropriated to IDLA only go towardstheprogramandthoseappropriatedforpublicschoolsgotopublicschools. ItrequirestheJointFinance and Appropriations Committee to consider adjusting the funding level each year to compensate for Change in EmployeeCompensationforteachersandeducationsupportstaff. Additionally, thischangeguaranteesfunding solely for students served by IDLA, providing long-term financial stability and retaining the program's agility in responding to the needs of Idaho public schools.
34 – 1
Amends existing law to revise the appointment procedures for the Board of Education, including establishing geographical representation of seats on the Board of Education.
This legislation establishes seven geographical regions for appointment to the State Board of Education. Each region holds five state legislative districts. If a qualified candidate who resides in the region does not apply within six months of the state posting a vacancy, the governor may appoint an interim board member for an abbreviated term of no more than three years. No more than two of the seven board members may be interim appointments, and interim board members may not reside in the county of any other board member.
Linda Hartgen · SD-025
Amends existing law to change the limit on the amount that may distributed under the advanced opportunity scholarship for certain workforce training courses.
35 – 0
Amends existing law to remove a provision regarding digital copies of agreements entered into by state officers and agencies and to authorize the State Controller to develop a policy regarding agreements.
This legislation would clarify reporting requirements of state officers or state agencies and give the state controller the authority to develop a policy to ensure transparency and accountability.
35 – 0
Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2025.
Scott Herndon · SD-001
28 – 7
Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2025.
Scott Herndon · SD-001
34 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole.
33 – 0
Adds to existing law to prohibit state agencies from donating to or sponsoring a nongovernmental event or organization and to provide exceptions.
Thislegislationprohibitsstatedepartmentsfromdonatingtoandorsponsoringnon-governmentalorganizations unlessspecificallyrequiredbylaworunlesspreviouslyapprovedbytheGovernor. Thislegislationalsorequires DFM to report all donations and sponsorships to the legislature.
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the crime of visual representations of the sexual abuse of children and to revise provisions regarding the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
Ben Toews · SD-004
35 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain special assessments.
23 – 11
Adds to existing law to establish the Rangeland Improvement Act.
24 – 9
Adds to existing law to provide that the Department of Fish and Game shall not adopt or enforce any rule that makes it unlawful to use 209 primers, pelletized powder, or sabots in a muzzleloader-only season.
Repeals and adds to existing law to enact the Revised Unclaimed Property Act.
34 – 0
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the inspection of private premises.
This legislation ensures that the requirement for ISDA to inspect plants and plant pests on private land is consistent with the statutory requirements of ISDA for inspecting livestock.
32 – 2
Adds to existing law to provide for agricultural protection areas.
This legislation provides landowners with an additional option when considering preserving agricultural land in the state. The legislation adds a new chapter to the Idaho Land Use Planning Act that would provide the legislative authority for local units of government to receive applications from willing landowners to establish a land use designation, known as an Agricultural Protection Area. The process to review and consider applications is outlined in the legislation.
Relates to the maintenance appropriation to the Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2025.
This is the FY 2025 maintenance appropriation for the Legislative Branch which includes the Legislative Services Office, and the Office of Performance Evaluations. It includes standard adjustments for benefit costs, statewide cost allocation, and change in employee compensation.
Scott Grow · SD-014
28 – 7