Idaho bill S 1163, titled the "Short-term Rental and Vacation Rental Tourism Revenue Protection Act," prevents cities and counties from banning short-term rentals (like Airbnb) or imposing different rules than those for standard homes. It requires local governments to allow these rentals unless necessary for public health/safety, mandates safety disclosures (smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, first aid kits), and establishes a simple $50 annual permit system with limited revocation grounds. The bill repeals existing restrictions on short-term rental regulations and aims to protect tourism revenue by limiting local regulatory authority. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
H 351 revises Idaho's parental rights in education law to require public schools to provide specific accommodations and information to parents. It mandates schools to develop policies enabling parents to: access learning materials (including textbooks) via school websites by October 1 each year, withdraw children from materials conflicting with their beliefs, receive health updates about their child within five school days, and consent to surveys about sensitive topics like sexuality or mental health. The bill also requires schools to notify parents if a student is questioned by law enforcement (except abuse cases) and prohibits policies blocking staff from informing parents about student well-being. These provisions directly affect Idaho public schools and parents of enrolled students, effective July 1, 2025.
H 382 requires Idaho public schools (K-12) and accredited colleges/universities to record the immigration status and nationality of every enrolled student. It mandates that these institutions publish aggregated demographic data (showing overall student numbers by immigration category) annually and report it to the state education department, which will post the information online. The law defines immigration status to include categories such as U.S. citizens, permanent residents, temporary visa holders, undocumented individuals, and refugees. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Idaho's H 385 establishes rules for pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding the federal 340B drug pricing program. It prohibits manufacturers from interfering with covered entities (like hospitals) or contract pharmacies receiving or dispensing 340B drugs, including restricting access, limiting pharmacy contracts, or demanding unnecessary data as a condition for drug sales. The law aligns with federal 340B requirements but clarifies that manufacturers cannot impose extra restrictions beyond federal rules. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and automatically expires if the federal 340B program ends.
Idaho bill H 384 establishes the Idaho Wildfire Risk Mitigation Fund within the state treasury to reduce wildfire risks for homeowners and improve property insurance access. The fund, created under Section 41-2403, is financed through specific portions of property insurance premium taxes (as amended in Section 41-406), excess stamping fees, and external grants. It will provide grants, matching programs, and educational resources to communities and homeowners for wildfire prevention and property protection, administered by the Department of Insurance under Section 41-2404. The legislation aims to lower insurance costs and stabilize the property insurance market in wildfire-prone areas.
This bill appropriates specific funds for six Idaho state agencies for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It provides $28,900 for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (capital outlay), $32,600 for the Lieutenant Governor's Office (capital outlay), $176,700 for the Idaho State Lottery (capital outlay), $289,200 for the Brand Inspection Division (split between operating and capital), $12,600 for the Commission of Pardons and Parole (operating), and $114,100 for the Public Utilities Commission (split between operating and capital). The funding is drawn from designated state funds and is effective July 1, 2025, following an emergency declaration. It directly affects these agencies' budgets for capital projects and operations.
This bill revises Idaho's definition of "advanced practice registered nurse" in state law to explicitly include four specific roles: certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, and certified registered nurse anesthetist. It updates the legal definitions for all nursing roles (including licensed practical and registered nurses) to clarify their scope of practice, such as when nurses can administer medications or delegate tasks. The changes directly affect nurses and the Idaho Board of Nursing by providing clearer standards for practice authorization. The revised definitions take effect on July 1, 2025, and do not create new requirements or funding.
Idaho's H 313 requires all public schools and charter schools to implement sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) prevention measures. It mandates annual acknowledgment forms signed by students and parents/guardians about SCA symptoms (like fainting, chest pain, or racing heart during activity), provides symptom education materials, and requires coaches to complete SCA training every even-numbered school year. Schools must remove students showing SCA symptoms during athletic activities and ensure they receive medical clearance before returning. The bill applies directly to public school students, coaches, and school staff involved in athletic programs. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
H 129 amends Idaho law to extend the time state land sale proceeds can be held in the Land Bank Fund from five to ten years. This affects the State Board of Land Commissioners, who manage the fund holding money from sales of state endowment lands. The key change allows the board up to ten years to use these funds to purchase new land for the same endowment, rather than five years, before any unused funds must transfer to the permanent endowment fund. The bill does not change how funds are used for land purchases, only the timeframe for holding them.
H 334 requires Idaho's Water Resource Board to establish a specific managed recharge target of 350,000 acre-feet per year for the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer in the state water plan. This policy change directly affects water planners and managers responsible for implementing the state's water management strategies. The bill mandates revisions to existing water plan policies (4B, 4D, and 4E) and the aquifer's management plan to incorporate this annual recharge goal. The target aims to intentionally replenish the underground water source, which is critical for sustaining water supplies in the region. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.
This Senate Resolution (SR 108) confirms that the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee has reviewed and approved all temporary and pending rules from four Idaho state agencies: the Idaho State Police/Idaho State Forensic Laboratory, the Idaho State Police/Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the Division of Veterans Services, and the Commission of Pardons and Parole. It follows Idaho law requiring legislative committees to review agency rules published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin. The resolution formally states these rules have been reviewed and approved as part of the legislative process under the Administrative Procedure Act. This is a procedural step, not a policy change affecting public regulations or services.
HJR 5 proposes amending Idaho's constitution to allow cities and counties to adopt new sales and use taxes, subject to voter approval. It would require local governments to get majority voter consent at even-year general elections, with ballot measures specifying taxable products/services, revenue uses, a maximum 4-year term, and a 2% tax cap. Existing local taxes in place before January 1, 2027, would remain unaffected. This amendment, if approved by voters, would restrict new local sales taxes to a single type with strict limits, replacing prior local tax authority. The bill is a constitutional proposal, not a law, and requires voter ratification.
