This bill requires Idaho public schools to provide daily outdoor recess for kindergarten through fifth-grade students, with each recess lasting at least 20 minutes when weather and scheduling allow. If outdoor conditions are not suitable, schools must offer indoor recess alternatives, and the law prohibits withholding recess from entire classes as punishment. The bill also encourages middle schools, serving grades six through eight, to provide unstructured activity breaks for their students. These requirements apply to all school districts, specially chartered districts, and public charter schools in the state.
This bill amends Idaho state law to extend the maximum lease terms for commercial purposes on state endowment lands from 20 years to 49 years. It directly affects the State Board of Land Commissioners, which manages these lands, and potential commercial lessees such as businesses and developers. The legislation defines commercial purposes to include energy production facilities, retail outlets, office buildings, hospitality enterprises, and multifamily residential developments, while excluding farming, grazing, oil and gas, and mineral leases. Key provisions require the board to consult with county commissioners before issuing leases longer than 20 years, hold public hearings in the affected counties, and ensure rental amounts reflect fair market value. The bill also establishes specific rules for lease applications, renewal processes, and the handling of improvements made on leased land.
This bill appropriates state funds to the Idaho Department of Agriculture and related agencies for fiscal year 2027, covering personnel costs, operating expenses, and capital projects. It allocates money from various sources including the General Fund, agricultural fees, and federal grants to support programs like livestock disease control, plant industries, agricultural inspections, and market development. The legislation also sets limits on full-time equivalent positions, directs how broadband grants must be used, and provides continuous appropriation authority for certain departmental expenditures.
This Idaho bill (H 660) requires all state and local law enforcement agencies to verify and record the immigration status and nationality of every person they arrest. It mandates that agencies publish biannual reports starting October 1, 2026, detailing immigration status, crime statistics for foreign nationals arrested in Idaho, and reasons for noncompliance. Agencies failing to comply may lose state funding. The law applies directly to police departments, sheriffs' offices, and the Idaho State Police, effective July 1, 2026. It establishes new reporting requirements without changing immigration law.
Idaho's H 545 amends licensing rules to allow military chaplains who served honorably in the U.S. military to become licensed counselors without taking the standard exam or paying fees. Specifically, it creates a pathway for Idaho residents with military discharge papers (DD-214) showing honorable service, four units of clinical pastoral education, and documented counseling experience (1,000 hours for standard licensure or 2,000 hours for clinical licensure under military supervision). The bill directly affects veterans who served as chaplains and wish to practice counseling in Idaho. It streamlines their licensure by waiving typical requirements while maintaining background checks and residency rules. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
This bill (S 1243) removes outdated references to "Idaho OnePlan" from two sections of Idaho Code (22-2717 and 22-2718). It amends the definitions section (22-2717) and the commission section (22-2718) to delete the term "Idaho OnePlan," which was previously defined as a computer-based system for natural resource planning. The change is part of a routine code cleanup to remove obsolete language, as stated in the bill's legislative intent. This update affects state agencies and conservation districts that reference these code sections but does not alter any existing programs or requirements.
Idaho's S 1227 establishes rules for using generative artificial intelligence (like AI that creates text or images) in public K-12 schools. It requires the state education department to create a framework prioritizing student privacy, safety, and human oversight, while mandating school districts to adopt local policies aligned with this framework. The bill also directs the development of AI literacy standards for students, teacher training programs, and guidelines for purchasing AI tools that comply with privacy laws. These requirements take effect July 1, 2026.
This concurrent resolution (SCR 119) expresses the Idaho Legislature's support for existing water projects within Water District 2, which serves agricultural, urban, and military communities across 10 counties including Boise. It specifically highlights key initiatives like the Anderson Ranch Dam Raise (adding 29,000 acre-feet of storage), Treasure Valley aquifer recharge efforts, the Mountain Home Air Force Base water project, and canal modernization in Gem and Payette Counties. The resolution formally recognizes these projects as vital for water security, agricultural sustainability, military base operations, and managing population growth - without creating new laws or funding mechanisms.
This bill removes outdated language from Idaho's potato industry regulations. It amends Section 22-1204 (definitions) by deleting a provision about commission rulemaking, and repeals Sections 22-1211A (referendum on tax continuation) and 22-1215 (access to records). The changes streamline existing law for Idaho potato growers, shippers, processors, and the Idaho Potato Commission, eliminating obsolete administrative requirements. The bill does not create new taxes or alter industry operations - it solely updates code to reflect current practice. It takes effect July 1, 2026.
This bill updates the annual salaries for Idaho's state elective officers, including the governor, lieutenant governor, and several cabinet-level officials. It establishes a five-year salary schedule with a temporary five percent reduction in pay for the 2027-2028 period, followed by a return to higher compensation levels through 2031. The law also clarifies that all fees collected by these officials must be deposited into the state treasury rather than kept personally, and it ensures their travel expenses remain reimbursable. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, with the salary adjustments beginning on the first Monday of January 2023.
This Senate resolution honors State Police K9 Kimber for her three years of service to the Idaho State Police and the people of Idaho. The bill formally recognizes her progression from untrained to fully certified in 2022 and acknowledges her continued dedication under two different handlers. It serves as a commemorative measure to express appreciation for her work in enhancing safety and security for state employees, legislators, and citizens. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but instead provides official recognition of her contributions to law enforcement.
This bill introduces the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act into Idaho law, allowing property owners to designate beneficiaries who will receive real estate upon the owner's death without the property passing through probate. The act permits individuals to record a transfer on death deed that takes effect only after the owner dies, remains revocable at any time, and does not affect the owner's ability to sell or mortgage the property during their lifetime. Key provisions clarify that the deed requires no delivery or acceptance by the beneficiary while the owner is alive, does not impact creditor claims or public assistance eligibility, and specifies how property is distributed if multiple beneficiaries are named or if the owner is a joint tenant.
