Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to provide for safety checks for children under one year of age.

Newborns and infants are completely dependent on their caretakers. It is the intent of the legislature to protect them against abuse and neglect. The purpose of this bill is to direct the Department of Health and Welfare to investigate and verify any report regarding a caretaker of a newborn who has one of the listed risk factors in this bill within 12 hours. If the report can be verified, this bill directs the Department to set the case to Priority 1 and complete a safety assessment regarding the child's living conditions as well as an assessment of the caretaker's stability.

Adds to existing law to provide for school district and public charter school earned autonomy regarding spending.

RS33652C1 / H0883 This bill grants high-performing public charter schools and districts greater flexibility in the use of state funds while reducing unnecessary reporting requirements to the state.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2027.

RS33844 / H0964 This appropriation to the Department of Fish and Game enhancements to the FY 2027 maintenance budget that includes funding for fisheries habitat projects; good neighbor authority projects; inflationary costs at fisheries; wolf depredation response; inflation at fisheries facilities; and IT hardware. This appropriation also includes language allowing for the reappropriation of dedicated and federal fund balances and directing the use of appropriation for wolf trapping.

Relates to the appropriation to the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination for fiscal year 2027.

RS33771 / S1416 This appropriation provides for the consolidation of the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) and the Office of Species Conservation (OSC) into the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination, pursuant to H737. Additionally, this bill provides enhancements to the new office that include an FTP/Fund Realignment to align FTP and dedicated funds to where work is expected to be billed; funding for Idaho Orchestrating Nuclear, which provides the agency flexibility to support state level nuclear related projects; federal funding for fish habitat restoration and rehabilitation; and funding from the Miscellaneous Revenue Fund for Energy Resiliency Grants, which serves as a state match for federal energy resiliency programs.

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding agreements by state agencies, to exempt certain records from disclosure, and to establish provisions regarding private insurance coverage and claims for state property.

RS33720 / H0900 This legislation establishes a process for the Department of Administration to follow for private insurance claims or damage involving state property exceeding $100,000, ensuring the state receives the maximum payout.

Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions.

RS33840 / H0957 To ensure that state laws are streamlined, up-to-date, and essential for the citizens of Idaho, while best serving the public health, safety, and welfare, the Legislature approved the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, H14 in the 2025 legislative session. Submitted sections of Idaho Code were reviewed for repeal consideration by the DOGE Task Force on the criteria of obsolete, outdated, and unnecessary. This bill repeals 9 Sections of Idaho Code in Title 42 pertaining to the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Sections include references to groundwater recharge negotiations with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation, the Salmon Falls Creek Water Compact and the Water Conservation and Development Trust Account. The Salmon Falls Creek Water Compact was never adopted. The Water Conservation and Development Trust Account has been inactive since at least 1994.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Correction for fiscal year 2027.

RS33848 / H0966 This is a FY 2027 appropriation bill for the Idaho Department of Correction that addresses the fiscal impact of H684 of 2026. H684 added a new section of Idaho Code, 20-629, to authorize a sheriff's office to seek reimbursement for the costs of collecting a prisoner, probationer or parolee from out-of-state who has absconded from the supervision of the Idaho Department of Correction.

Repeals existing law to remove obsolete provisions relating to membership on the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force.

RS32892 / S1396 To ensure that state laws are streamlined, up-to-date, and essential for the citizens of Idaho, while best serving the public health, safety, and welfare, the Legislature approved the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, H14 in the 2025 legislative session. Submitted sections of Idaho Code were reviewed for repeal consideration by the DOGE Task Force on the criteria of obsolete, outdated, and unnecessary. This section of code was submitted through the Idaho Code Cleanup Act by Legislative Council on behalf of the Legislature. This bill repeals Section 67-452, Idaho Code, relating to the Idaho legislator memberships in the Pacific Fisheries [multi-state] Task Force. The State of Idaho has not participated in task force activities since 2022. No record of any member-state participating in this task force was found for this time period, and Oregon repealed their statutory membership in 2016.

Amends existing law to revise and remove provisions regarding flags flown by a governmental entity, to provide a penalty, and to establish provisions regarding enforcement by the Attorney General.

This legislation amends Idaho Code to revise provisions regarding flags flown by government entities and to establish provisions regarding enforcement by the Attorney General. Failure of a government entity to comply will be subject to a civil penalty of $2000 per flag each day flag is displayed. The Attorney General will have the duty to enforce this penalty against a government entity. If there is a failure to comply, the Attorney General has the authority to file a civil action in District Court.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

RS33814 / S1434 This appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Welfare provides enhancements to the FY 2027 maintenance budget that include a reduction from federal funds and an increase to the General Fund to account for the shift in SNAP administration costs (enhancement #18), costs of implementing Medicaid Expansion work and community engagement requirements (enhancement #19), and the cost of system updates to track Medicaid eligibility determinations (enhancement #20). All three enhancements are related to H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Enhancements #19 and 20 are also related to House Bill 345 of 2025.

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding special expertise of boards of county commissioners and coordination of planning efforts with federal agencies.

This legislation establishes that a board of county commissioners is deemed to have "special expertise" in all subject matters they are statutorily responsible for when acting as a cooperating agency in federal land planning. This includes matters affecting the health, safety, welfare, custom, culture, and socio-economic viability of the county. Additionally, this bill authorizes county commissioners to coordinate their officially adopted comprehensive plans with federal agencies as provided under federal laws such as the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This ensures that local governments have a formal voice in federal land management decisions that directly impact their communities.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding reporting requirements for the Idaho Housing and Finance Association.

This bill requires annual reporting by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) on federal homeless assistance funds it administers, including Continuum Of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant programs, to provide transparency on how those funds are received, distributed, and the outcome. This legislation does not reduce funding or affect services.

Relates to the maintenance appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027.

RS33809 / S1435 This is the FY 2027 Maintenance Appropriation for Health and Human Services. This bill includes appropriations to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the State Independent Living Council. The appropriation includes standard adjustments for personnel benefit costs, contract inflation, statewide cost allocation, and a base reduction of up to 5%. The appropriation also includes the fiscal impact of House Bill 863.

Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027.

RS33815 / S1432 This appropriation bill to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Divisions of Indirect Support, Licensing and Certification, and Independent Councils (collectively known as "Other Programs") provides enhancements to the FY 2027 maintenance budget that include a fund shift for the Background Check Unit (enhancement #11), funding for replacement items (enhancement #58), OITS modernization and consolidation, and the fiscal impact of S1314 (enhancement #27). This bill also includes partial restoration of funding for the Domestic Violence Council (enhancement #30).

Amends existing law to provide for a printed copy of a registration card for vehicles.

This legislation will allow an electronic format of a vehicle registration to be used in place of a paper card. Currently, proof of insurance can be used in an electronic format, so this will provide another option for vehicle registration.

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding employment of relatives and to provide an exemption regarding the employment of certain relatives.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide a narrow exception to existing restrictions on the appointment or employment of individuals related to local elected officials in cities with populations under 10,000, while preserving the intent of Idaho Code § 18-1359 to prevent favoritism and misuse of public office.

States findings of the Legislature and supports curtailment of the pelican population.

RS33833 / HJM022 This joint memorial urges the United State Fish and Wildlife Service to curtail or allow curtailment of the number of pelicans in the State of Idaho. Pelicans were added to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1913 which has resulted in substantial success in pelican population growth, to the extent of overpopulation in Idaho. Pelicans are negatively affecting Idaho’s abundant wetland refuge eco-system and have become detrimental to Idaho’s fish population throughout our State. Consequently, pelicans have adversely affected the success of Idaho’s recreational and sports fishermen.

Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions related to the Department of Fish and Game.

To ensure that state laws are streamlined, up-to-date, and essential for the citizens of Idaho, while best serving the public health, safety, and welfare, the Legislature approved the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, H14 in the 2025 legislative session. Submitted sections of Idaho Code were reviewed for repeal consideration by the DOGE Task Force on the criteria of obsolete, outdated, and unnecessary. This bill repeals Section 36-1120, Idaho Code that provides minimum fines for illegal hunting of mountain lion, buffalo, and caribou. Fines for hunting violations are established in other sections of Idaho Code.

States findings of the Legislature and supports advancement of state energy sovereignty.

This concurrent resolution states the findings of the Idaho Legislature and affirms Idaho's commitment to advancing state energy sovereignty, protecting ratepayers, and ensuring long-term grid reliability through secure, dispatchable in-state baseload energy generation. It establishes that major transmission infrastructure projects materially affecting Idaho customers must demonstrate a clear and durable net benefit to Idaho ratepayers before state-level approval or cost recovery is permitted, and affirms the protection of private property rights, agricultural and rural communities, and Idaho's economic interests in all energy planning and market participation decisions.

Amends language added by House Bill 645 regarding the Portable Benefit Plan Act.

RS33734 / H0931 This is a trailer bill to HB645. HB645 created the portable Benefit Plan Act. This legislation simply removes the definition of Department. The Department of Insuance was not directed to do anything within the bill so the reference is not necessary and would create confusion if left within the act.

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program integrity measures and verification.

This legislation strengthens the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by implementing rigorous verification and data-matching protocols. The bill requires the Department of Health and Welfare to establish data-sharing agreements with state and federal agencies to monitor lottery winnings, incarceration status, death records, and out-of-state EBT transactions to ensure benefits are reserved for eligible residents. Additionally, the act limits the use of broad-based categorical eligibility, mandates more frequent certification periods for unstable households, and requires public reporting on fraud investigations and improper payments to improve program transparency and accountability. These provisions ensure Idaho is in compliance with the changes implemented in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Amends and adds to existing law to consolidate provisions regarding denturitry licensure.

RS33752 / H0935 This legislation would consolidate the regulatory oversight of denturitry within the Idaho State Board of Dentistry by transferring authority from the existing independent Board of Denturitry. Under this model, denturitry would remain a distinct licensed profession with its own scope of practice and licensure requirements, but would be regulated under a unified dental board structure, similar to successful approaches adopted in other states. This structural realignment promotes administrative efficiency, fosters interprofessional collaboration, and strengthens regulatory consistency across oral health professions in Idaho.

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the formation of community infrastructure districts.

RS33763 / H0926 Community Infrastructure Districts (CID) were created by the legislature in 2008 to ensure that new development pays for required public infrastructure without shifting those costs to existing taxpayers. The legislation aligns county and city authority by allowing counties to form a CID in unincorporated areas outside a city’s comprehensive plan, ensuring that counties have access to the same infrastructure financing mechanism already available to cities when they serve as the primary land-use authority.

Relates to the appropriation and transfer of moneys in the state treasury for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

This bill addresses several cash transfers into the General Fund for FY 2026 and 2027. The source of cash transfers include: (1.) the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund; (2.) the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Fund; (3.) the Permanent Building Fund; (4.) the Water Pollution Control Fund; and (5.) the In-Demand Careers Fund.

Amends existing law to revise terminology and to revise provisions regarding restraint and nonjudicial punishment in the Model State Code of Military Justice.

This legislation seeks to amend and update the Idaho Code of Military Justice (ICMJ) to further enhance commanders’ ability to maintain good order and discipline, enhance access to constitutional protections for accused, and remove antiquated and inapplicable language. The ICMJ currently contains various provisions that are incompatible with the IDNG when operating in a Title 32 or State active-duty status, therefore hindering the IDNG’s ability to properly administer military justice. To remedy this issue, the revisions will 1) promote consistency in the application of military justice; 2) enhance ICMJ’s compatibility with IDNG operations; and 3) empower subordinate commanders to conduct military justice by removing technical/legal barriers, which will improve good order and discipline at the lowest level. Key changes include: removing the promotion authority requirement for a commander to initiate non-judicial punishment (NJP), which will allow lower level commanders to use NJP; removing a member’s ability to turndown NJP unless restriction on liberty is sought by a commander; making Summary Courts- Martial mandatory to provide for quick and cost effective punitive review of members’ misconduct; removing inapplicable language pertaining to naval and other services; and removing unconstitutional arrest and seizure given the Idaho Supreme Court decision in State v Clarke.