Idaho Bills
718 bills · 2024 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of public funds for gender transition procedures.
The proposed legislation ensures taxpayer dollars are not used to provide medical treatment or surgeries for the purpose of changing the appearance of a person's sex in a way that is not consistent with their biological sex; that such expenditures are not tax deductible; that Idaho medicaid shall not reimburse or provide coverage for such expenditures; stipulating that physicians employed by tax-payer funded entities shall not provide such treatments or surgeries in the course and scope of their government service; stipulating that government facilities may not be used for the provision of such treatments or surgeries; These medical and surgical interventions can cause irreversible physical alterations; and some render the patient sterile or with lifelong sexual dysfunction, while others mutilate healthy body organs. This legislation also provides for exemptions for the funding of medically necessary uses of these drugs and procedures.
Amends existing law to provide that certain actions shall be considered cannibalism.
This legislation expands the definition of cannibalism to include providing flesh or blood to another human being without their knowledge or consent.
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Repeals and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding annexation of land by cities.
This legislation clarifies, simplifies, and reformats Idaho's annexation statute. It provides definitions for fundamental terms, provides for timely notification to counties, ensures that public hearings are held before city councils, while providing flexibility for small municipalities, clarifies and standardizes the use of terms, provides a clear landowner consent threshold, and organizes the provisions of the statute to reduce confusion and legal conflict.
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the licensure and practice of pharmacy.
This bill pertains to the Board of Pharmacy and will take the good work the Board has done over the last 10 years and will codify it in Statute. This will give stability to the changes that have helped to expand access in the Pharmacy industry in Idaho.
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Adds to existing law to prohibit pelvic exams of anesthetized and unconscious patients except under certain circumstances.
Legislation prohibits Pelvic examination of Anesthetized or Unconscious patients. Legislation does provide exceptions for specific occurrences.
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Amends existing law to revise the amount of an emergency communications fee.
This legislation increases the 911 fee that counties receive. The 911 fee was established in 1988 and has not changed since that time. Many counties are unable to provide the 911 services required due to increasing costs of the technologies. Additionally, there is the need to upgrade all systems. The system upgrades are not a question of if, but when. The current infrastructure for the 911 system is standing on legacy technology that will be removed and counties will have to have systems in place that will work on the new technologies.
Amends existing law to provide that commercial motor vehicles may idle and use refrigeration in certain circumstances.
This legislation adds new provisions to Section 49-937, Idaho Code, on vehicle mufflers and noise prevention which first allows a commercial vehicle to idle for the purposes of using a vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system when a driver is resting, and second when parked for purposes of refrigerating perishable commodities, pharmaceuticals, or both.
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Amends existing law to provide for an increased fine for a first violation of overtaking a school bus and misdemeanor penalties for second and subsequent violations.
This legislation updates Idaho Code § 49-1422 and has three specific components. Firstly, it increases the fines associated with illegally passing school buses. Drivers in Idaho have increased the frequency of passing school buses during the boarding and disembarking of children, and the current deployment of flashing lights and the stop arm is not always effective enough. Increasing the fines will be a notable deterrent against unsafe drivingbehavior. Secondly, thislegislationamendsthechargeforafirst-timeoffensefromamisdemeanortoan infraction while maintaining that the second, and any subsequent stop arm convictions, remain a misdemeanor. Currently,therequirementofthedefendantforafirst-timestoparmoffenseistomakeaninitialcourtappearance to plead guilty, a second appearance for a court trial, and a third appearance for sentencing. Reducing the initial chargetoaninfractionallowsthedefendanttheabilitytoresolvethefinesimposedunderthissubsectiononline, or by phone or email. Finally, the draft grants the Department of Education administrative rights to the School Bus Camera Fund. In supporting the efforts to bring more awareness to the seriousness of school bus stop violations, and to support local law enforcement agencies in securing convictions of such offenses, moneys in thefundwillbeappropriatedforthepurposeofschoolbusstoparmcameras, software, equipment, andtraining.
Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and to provide for affiliates and entities.
This legislation seeks to strengthen the independence of Idaho’s Auto Dealers and promote a balanced relationship between Idaho businesses and the large multinational manufacturers. It clarifies and modifies existing Idaho Franchise Code to ensure free local markets exist in Idaho, providing for the benefits of local free market competition for Idaho citizens, and preserving the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.
Amends existing law to establish terms for a provisional license to practice medicine for graduates of medical schools located outside of the United States and Canada.
This bill expands Idaho's licensure program for internationally-trained physicians. It creates a pathway to licensure for high-quality, international physicians who have attended a recognized medical school and have already completed a residency or other post-graduate training. To qualify, physicians must have a job offer from an Idaho healthcare provider and must have practiced abroad or have experience in the U.S. medical system. After three years of successful practice under a provisional license, an international physician will be eligible to apply for a full license.
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Adds to existing law to provide that a homeowner's association may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home.
Homeowner associations cannot add restrictions prohibiting the operation of a family daycare. Unless, that restriction is in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions when the property is purchased.
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Amends existing law to remove a fee for recipients of purple heart license plates.
Current state law exempts the fee for a specialty Purple Heart license plate to only those recipients of a Purple Heart who are also disabled. This bill extends that benefit to all Purple Heart recipients whether or not they are disabled.
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Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding persons who commit lewd conduct with a minor child under sixteen.
This legislation would amend Idaho's Lewd Conduct with Minor Child Under Sixteen statute (I.C. §18-1508) to make it inapplicable to people who are less than three (3) years older than the victim.
Amends existing law to revise adoptee access to adoption records after a certain age.
This legislation makes birth records available to adoptees who were adopted prior to July 1, 2022 once they reach 40 years of age.
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Adds to existing law to establish the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure Act to allow willing owners of certain properties to obtain financing for qualifying improvements.
Commercial property assessed clean energy (CPACE) is a financing structure in which commercial building owners borrow money for certain energy and water-related projects and make repayments via an assessment on their property tax bill. The financing arrangement then remains with the property even if it is sold, facilitating long-term investments in building performance. CPACE is funded by private investors and administered by local government. Local governments, lenders, and commercial building owners must enter this program voluntarily. There is no impact on property taxpayers.
Amends existing law to revise contract limits for public works contractor licenses.
This legislation is an inflationary adjustment measure to increase the cost threshold of public works projects to entice more public works contractors to obtain licenses on the lower end of the project cost spectrum.
Relates to the appropriation to the Public Charter School Commission for fiscal year 2025.
This is a FY 2025 appropriation bill for the Public Charter School Commission. It appropriates a total of $724,900 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 5.00. The bill also provides language regarding the accountability of appropriated funds.
Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species Conservation for fiscal year 2025.
This is a FY 2025 appropriation bill for the Office of Species Conservation within the Office of the Governor. It appropriates a total of $19,891,000 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 16.00. The bill funds two FY 2025 enhancements, which provide 1.00 FTP and funding for the fiscal staff member; and funding to receive grants.
Amends existing law to revise benefit formula provisions.
This legislation modifies the maximum duration of regular unemployment benefits and simplifies the existing complex benefit duration formula. Current law uses two variables to determine whether an unemployment claimant is eligible for between 10 and 26 weeks of benefits. This legislation establishes a maximum of 10 weeks of benefits for part-time workers, and 14 weeks of benefits for full-time workers. Additionally, for full-time workers who are job attached and seasonally unemployed, an additional 2 weeks of benefits is available (for a total of 16 weeks of benefits for job attached full-time workers waiting to be recalled to work). The additional 2 weeks of benefits are not available for part-time workers. Reducing the maximum duration of unemployment benefits will promote faster re-employment for unemployed workers and help address the ongoing worker shortage in Idaho.
Doug Ricks · SD-034
Amends existing law to revise 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.
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Amends existing law to provide for a scope of review.
The effect of this bill will be to require courts reviewing Administrative Rules to look to interpret the meaning and effect of the rule de novo (without consideraton of previous judicial or agency interpretations). Further, reviewing courts must rule, where an interpretation is in relative doubt, to limit agency power in favor of individual liberty.
Amends existing law to provide for the proration of the homestead exemption based on the change in status of the property.
This proposed legislation clarifies Idaho Code which removed the April 15th Homeowner’s Exemption deadline for existing homes (properties going from a rental to primary residence). This proposed legislation directs all 44 Idaho counties and the Tax Commission on how to implement the Homeowner’s Exemption in a uniform manner across Idaho by including the new formula of levy rate times the value of the home (either with or without the $125,000 Homeowner’s Exemption) times the days of ownership.
Jeff Ehlers · HD-021B
Amends existing law to prohibit instruction on human sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity prior to grade 5.
The purpose of this legislation is to prohibit sex education of all types prior to the 5th grade within the school system by amending section 33-1611. The goal is to protect the innocence of our children in the most formative years of their life.
Amends existing law to provide that certain special distributors of liquor shall be allowed to continue to operate.
This legislation provides that a special distributor (contract) liquor store that has operated historically within a municipality may continue to do so – even if a state liquor store is opened in the municipality – provided that it operates in compliance with state requirements.
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Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding prisoners who secure employment with a private employer.
This legislation applies to Idaho inmates hired by a private employer under the Department of Correction work releaseprogram. Itspecifiestheresponsibilityoftheprivateemployertoofferthesamesalaryrangeandbenefits as other similarly situated employees based on experience, education and other qualifications and clarifies the opportunity for inmates to use the benefits offered.
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