This bill revises Idaho law to allow coroners who are also licensed funeral directors or morticians to provide final disposition services (like funeral arrangements) in counties with fewer than 20,000 people or counties that have only one licensed funeral establishment. Previously, such coroners were prohibited from performing these services in counties where they held a dual role. The change directly affects funeral service availability in smaller counties and communities with limited funeral home options. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
This Idaho bill (H 67) increases worker's compensation benefits for families of employees who die from work-related injuries. It raises the maximum burial expense allowance from $5,000 to $6,000 and increases transportation cost coverage for moving the body to the employee's residence from $8,000 to $10,000. The changes apply to deaths occurring within four years of the injury and directly affect families receiving death benefits under Idaho's worker's compensation system. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Idaho's H 405 requires all public school districts and charter schools to conduct annual independent inspections of school facilities for safety and health compliance, including specific testing for radon (in basements or radon-prone areas), mold (when moisture or visible signs exist), and lead (in pre-1978 buildings or with lead pipes). School boards must report violations to parents, staff, and state authorities, and fix unsafe conditions within a specified timeline, with fines up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance. The bill directly affects Idaho's K-12 public schools and their governing boards by mandating these inspections, testing protocols, and reporting requirements. It updates existing safety standards to include modern health concerns like lead exposure and mold while establishing clear enforcement mechanisms.
This bill allocates $13,016,400 in state funds for Idaho's Legislative Branch operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026), directly affecting the Legislative Services Office and the Office of Performance Evaluations. It specifies detailed funding breakdowns: $11,886,800 for the Legislative Services Office (covering personnel, technology, and facilities) and $1,129,600 for the Office of Performance Evaluations. Key mechanisms include exempting these offices from standard fund-transfer restrictions and reappropriating leftover ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds for nonrecurring expenses. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure.
This bill amends Idaho's worker's compensation law to update how hearing notices are delivered. It requires that parties represented by attorneys receive notices via email, while unrepresented parties must receive notices by certified mail - though they can switch to email by submitting a written request with a valid address. The changes clarify service requirements for the Idaho Workers' Compensation Commission and take effect July 1, 2025. As a procedural update, it directly affects workers, employers, and attorneys involved in worker's compensation hearings.
This Idaho bill (H 62) allows the State Tax Commission and Department of Health and Welfare to share certain tax return information to investigate fraud in public assistance programs. It directly affects individuals and families receiving public benefits like food assistance or cash aid by enabling better detection of false applications or benefit claims. The key provision permits a written agreement for exchanging tax data solely to verify fraud allegations under existing laws, with strict confidentiality rules preventing public disclosure except in court. All shared information must comply with federal privacy laws and can only be used for fraud investigations, not for other purposes.
This bill amends Idaho's workers' compensation law to hold members of limited liability companies (LLCs) personally responsible if the LLC fails to secure required coverage. Specifically, it extends liability to LLC members, managers, or employees who had authority to secure compensation but failed to do so, making them jointly liable for any unpaid benefits to injured workers. The change directly affects LLC owners and managers by adding personal financial risk for the LLC’s noncompliance, rather than limiting liability to corporate officers as previously. It does not alter penalty amounts or procedures but ensures LLC members face the same individual accountability as corporate officers for coverage failures.
H 176 amends Idaho law to revise residency requirements for medical education programs and establish transition rules for the WWAMI medical education program. The bill updates Section 33-3717B (residency rules) and adds Section 33-3732 to define how Idaho will manage its participation in the WWAMI program, which provides medical training across multiple western states. It directly affects students seeking medical degrees at Idaho public institutions, particularly regarding residency status eligibility and program transitions. The changes clarify how students qualify for in-state tuition and ensure structured governance for Idaho's medical education partnerships.
HJM 3 is a joint memorial from Idaho's legislature requesting Congress repeal the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021. It states the Act's requirement for businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information creates unnecessary regulatory burdens for Idaho's over 900,000 small businesses. The memorial cites recent court disputes over the Act's enforcement deadlines as adding confusion and expense for business owners. This is a formal request to federal lawmakers, not a binding law.
This Idaho bill (H 400) allows patients to provide their own blood or blood from a designated donor (like a family member) for their own transfusions, and prohibits healthcare providers from blocking this option. It directly affects patients needing blood transfusions and healthcare facilities. Key provisions require providers to allow such donations unless it would harm the donor or patient, there's insufficient time to arrange it before surgery, or the procedure is an emergency. The bill also shields providers from liability for using such blood, unless gross negligence caused harm, and confirms it aligns with federal blood laws. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
This bill (S 1147) is a technical correction measure, not an actual outcomes-based funding law. It amends multiple Idaho Code sections to define educational terms (like "at-risk student" and "average daily attendance") and correct code references in existing education laws. The bill does not establish new funding mechanisms or change how schools receive funds - it only clarifies definitions used in current law. The title's reference to "outcomes-based funding" is misleading, as the bill contains no policy changes to funding formulas. It passed the Idaho Senate 22-13 on March 12, 2025, but primarily serves to update terminology and references.
This Idaho House bill (HR 14) amends House Rule 40 to restrict food, drink, and tobacco product consumption in the legislative chamber and gallery during sessions. It bans smoking, vaping, and eating/drinking (except light snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages) in the Representative Chamber while the House is in session, and prohibits smoking/vaping entirely within the chamber. The rule change directly affects members, staff, and visitors present in the chamber during legislative proceedings. The amendment aims to maintain decorum by limiting distractions during sessions, with specific exceptions for minimal food and non-alcoholic drinks.
