CALL OF THE HOUSE – Proposes an amendment to House Rule 18 to provide for the doors to the east wing of the third floor of the state capitol building to be locked during a call of the House and to provide for members to return to their floor desks when business is transacted.
HR 23 amends Idaho House Rule 18 to require locking the east wing doors during a "call of the House" (a formal roll call). This affects Idaho House members, ensuring they cannot leave the chamber while the House is in session for roll calls. The key provision locks doors to prevent members from leaving during the roll call process, mandates returning to desks during business, and specifies procedures for tracking and returning absent members. It is a procedural rule change focused on managing attendance during formal House procedures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Mar 20, 2026
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Committee
3
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
lower
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