Idaho's H 94 requires all voters in state elections to be U.S. citizens, directly affecting non-citizen residents who currently register to vote. The bill mandates that Idaho's Secretary of State verify citizenship using state and federal databases (like driver's license records and Social Security data) to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. New voter applications must confirm citizenship through these databases starting July 1, 2025, and non-citizens who vote face criminal penalties under existing law. The bill applies to all elections, including local, state, federal, and ballot measures.
H 95 requires Idaho county clerks to print a unique alphanumeric identifier on every election ballot to prevent duplication. This applies specifically to counties using optical scan ballots, which must include this identifier on each ballot. For counties using paper ballots, the bill mandates an official stamp instead; if unavailable, clerks must initial ballots and mark them "stamped." The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and amends Idaho Code § 34-901.
Idaho's S 1039, the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act, requires state law enforcement and correctional facilities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities regarding individuals deemed "dangerous illegal aliens" (those with prior convictions for serious crimes like assault, murder, or drug trafficking). It mandates honoring immigration detainers (federal requests to hold individuals) without undue burden and creates two new offenses: "unlawful presence" (misdemeanor for first offense, felony for repeat) and "smuggling a dangerous illegal alien" (felony). The law imposes penalties including up to 2 years in prison and $10,000 fines for violations, while exempting victims of domestic violence or sexual assault from enforcement. This directly affects Idaho law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and undocumented immigrants with prior serious criminal convictions.
This Idaho bill (S 1036, the "Doug Cameron Act") prohibits the use of human gene therapy products for preventing infectious diseases (effectively banning their use as vaccines or immunizations) in the state. It specifically bans administering such therapies for any infectious disease indication, regardless of terminology, while allowing exceptions for cancer treatments and genetic disorder therapies. The moratorium remains in effect until July 1, 2035, with a requirement for legislative review of safety data before that date. The law directly affects healthcare providers and entities administering these therapies within Idaho.
This Senate Resolution (SR 101) approves most temporary and pending rules from six Idaho state agencies - including the State Police, Public Utilities Commission, and Secretary of State - after review by the Senate State Affairs Committee. It specifically excludes two utility customer relations rules (IDAPA 31.21.01 and 31.41.01) from approval. The resolution formalizes the committee’s review process under Idaho Code, confirming all other listed rules are approved for implementation. It does not create new laws but confirms existing rules meet legislative review standards.
This bill amends Idaho water district laws to allow districts to create new administrative divisions when annexing land, expands groundwater boards' authority to reorganize districts, and updates procedures for property liens, overdue assessments, and water measurement. It directly affects Idaho water districts and their landowners by changing how districts manage territory, handle financial assessments, and monitor water use through updated measurement tools like telemetry systems. Key changes include revised annexation rules (Section 42-5249), expanded board powers (Section 42-5224), and technical corrections to lien and assessment provisions (Sections 42-5240, 42-5242). The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Resources & Conservation committee.
This bill amends Idaho's Medicaid law to require that value-based payment agreements between the Department of Health and Welfare and healthcare providers align with the state's fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). It specifically mandates that these agreements must run for one year within the fiscal year cycle, replacing any prior agreement terms that operated outside this timeframe. The change directly affects Medicaid providers entering value-based payment arrangements, which tie payments to healthcare quality and outcomes rather than traditional cost-based reimbursement. This adjustment ensures consistency with Idaho's budget and reporting cycles for Medicaid provider payments.
This Idaho bill (H 77) creates two new licensure pathways for assistant physicians. First, it establishes a limited "bridge year" license for doctors who didn’t secure residency spots (within 1 year of graduation), allowing supervised practice under specific conditions. Second, it allows assistant physicians to become general practitioners after completing 36 months of collaborative practice, passing Step 3 of the medical exam, and meeting annual CME requirements. The bill directly affects assistant physicians seeking licensure and requires the state board to report on its impact in health shortage areas by 2033. It takes effect July 1, 2025, to address physician workforce needs.
H 68 removes a prohibition in Idaho law that previously prevented cities, counties, and other local governments (political subdivisions) from setting minimum wages higher than the state's $7.25 hourly rate. The bill amends Section 44-1502 of the Idaho Code by deleting subsection (4), which blocked local minimum wage ordinances. This change would allow municipalities or counties to establish higher minimum wages for workers within their jurisdictions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, after being introduced in January 2025.
H 69, the "Motor Voter Act," automatically registers eligible Idaho voters when they apply for, renew, or correct a driver's license or state ID at a DMV office. Residents who qualify to vote (citizens aged 18+, residents of Idaho) are registered unless they opt out during the process. The DMV forwards completed registration forms weekly to county election offices, and voters can select a political party affiliation or choose "unaffiliated" on the form. This changes how voter registration is initiated, moving it from separate forms to routine DMV interactions while preserving the option to decline registration.
H 70 repeals Idaho Code §67-2340, which currently prevents local governments from regulating plastic bags and other auxiliary containers. This bill directly affects cities and counties in Idaho by removing the state's legal barrier to local ordinances restricting plastic bags. The key provision is the repeal of the preemption law, allowing municipalities to independently adopt rules on plastic bag use. The bill does not create new regulations but enables local decision-making on this issue. (This is a procedural bill, so the summary is concise.)
H 72 amends Idaho's insurance law to allow insurers to offer value-added products or services (like risk management tools, health programs, or financial planning) at no or reduced cost to policyholders, provided these services directly support insurance coverage and meet specific criteria. It requires such services to be reasonably priced compared to policy premiums, non-discriminatory, and tied to objectives like loss mitigation, risk reduction, or health enhancement. Insurers must provide customer contact information and document objective criteria for offering these services. The bill also permits a one-year pilot program for new services, with prior notice to the Department of Insurance, and allows future regulations for consumer protection. This bill affects insurers and policyholders by expanding permitted service offerings under existing anti-discrimination rules.
