HCR 38 Idaho House · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

JOINT RULES – Proposes a new Joint Rule 24 to designate certain days as constituent days during regular legislative sessions.

This bill proposes adding a new rule to the Idaho Legislature's operating procedures to designate specific Fridays as constituent days during regular legislative sessions. Under this rule, every Friday in an even-numbered week would be set aside for legislators to meet with their constituents, during which no legislative business would be conducted. The measure directly affects all Idaho state representatives and senators by creating a structured opportunity for them to connect with the public in their districts, particularly addressing concerns about accessibility for constituents in areas far from the state capital. This change aims to improve communication between lawmakers and the people they represent by formally scheduling dedicated time for constituent engagement within the legislative calendar.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
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Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means
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Mar 27, 2026
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