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.

This bill amends House Rule 18 to require the doors to the east wing of the third floor of the Idaho State Capitol to be locked when a call of the House is ordered, preventing members from leaving the chamber during proceedings. The amendment also mandates that all members remain at their floor desks unless the presiding officer releases them, ensuring full attendance for voting and business. A majority vote of the entire membership is required to end the call or excuse absent members, and the bill includes a formal warrant template for the Sergeant at Arms to bring absent members to the bar of the House. This change directly affects Idaho House members and the Sergeant at Arms by establishing stricter attendance enforcement procedures during quorum calls.