Idaho Bills

Amending existing law to remove obsolete language relating to since passed dates and transfer of benefits to the new public defender system.

To ensure that state laws are streamline, 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, H 14 in the 2025 legislative session. Submitted sections of Idaho Code were reviewed for repeal consideration by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force on the criteria of obscure, outdated, and unnecessary. This bill updates four sections of Idaho Code pertaining to Human Resources. These sections include: 1) § 59-1606, Idaho Code - A reference to vacation time for individuals hired by the State Public Defender prior to January 1, 2025; 2) § 59-1607, Idaho Code - A reference to the first pay period in 2008; 3) § 67-5315, Idaho Code - A reference to procedures established on or before July 1, 1999; and 4) § 67-5328, Idaho Code - A reference to the first pay period in 2008.