This Idaho Joint Memorial (SJM 101) requests federal and state agencies to update studies on water storage solutions, including the potential reconstruction of the Teton Dam. It directly affects the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Water Resource Board, and state water officials. The memorial cites the 1976 Teton Dam failure as avoidable and emphasizes the need for additional storage to address drought, population growth, and water security. It specifically recommends evaluating Teton Dam reconstruction alongside other projects like Minidoka and Jackson Lake Dams. The resolution urges collaborative studies to identify safe, economic storage options benefiting Idaho's agriculture, economy, and communities.
This is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) that formally confirms the House State Affairs Committee reviewed and approved temporary and pending rules from six Idaho state agencies. The agencies affected include the Idaho State Police, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Secretary of State, Department of Administration, and Idaho State Lottery. The resolution specifically notes that all reviewed rules were approved except for one provision (IDAPA 31.41.01, Section 205, Subsection 02) related to telephone customer service rules under the Public Utilities Commission. This action completes a required legislative review process under Idaho law but does not change any existing rules or create new policies.
Idaho's legislature passed a joint memorial (HJM 6) requesting Congress to amend the federal Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). The memorial asks that attorney fee awards under EAJA be limited to cases where a party wins the central issue in environmental or natural resource disputes. This follows Idaho's concern that the current law allows fees for partial victories in cases affecting development and resource extraction. The memorial was formally transmitted to Congress as requested.
HCR 12 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Boise State Broncos football team for its 2024 season. It formally recognizes the team's achievements, including 12 wins (the most since 2019), back-to-back Mountain West Conference championships, a College Football Playoff appearance, and individual honors for players like running back Ashton Jeanty (who nearly broke the NCAA single-season rushing record). The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic praise from the Idaho Legislature. It does not directly affect any individuals, policies, or funding.
Idaho's H 446 would allow human-use ivermectin to be sold and purchased without a prescription or doctor consultation, treating it as an over-the-counter medication. The bill directly affects Idaho residents seeking to buy ivermectin for human use, removing current prescription requirements. It amends Idaho law to explicitly permit such sales starting July 1, 2025, declaring an emergency to expedite implementation. The law specifically applies to ivermectin "suitable for human use," not veterinary products.
SJM 102 is a joint memorial (not a binding law) from Idaho's legislature requesting federal action. It asks Idaho's leaders to work with the federal government to reform laws like the Federal Land Policy Act and National Environmental Policy Act, which Idaho claims cause lengthy delays (up to decades) in mining permits for critical minerals like copper, rare earths, and phosphate. The memorial directly affects Idaho's mining industry, which provides thousands of jobs and supports food security through phosphate fertilizer production. It does not change laws itself but urges federal agencies (Interior, Agriculture, EPA) to streamline permitting for mines on federal lands.
This bill revises the legal boundary descriptions for Latah County and Shoshone County in Idaho. It amends Idaho Code sections 31-131 (Latah County) and 31-142 (Shoshone County) to update their precise geographic descriptions. The changes involve adjusting specific survey points and lines along the counties' shared border and adjacent county lines. The bill directly affects these two counties by formally updating their official boundary definitions without creating new policies or altering jurisdictional responsibilities.
This bill (H 47) allows adult adoptees in Idaho (18+) to access their original birth records and medical/demographic information from adoption files, following a voluntary registry process. It requires a 30-day waiting period after registration, during which birth parents can specify contact preferences, request no contact, or ask for their name to be redacted before records are released. The law applies to all adoptions occurring on or after July 1, 2025, and mandates that the State Registrar provide these records upon request. The bill revises Idaho Code § 39-258 to formalize adoptee access while preserving birth parents' ability to control contact.
H.B. 161 amends Idaho Code sections governing flood control district boards, clarifying meeting procedures (including allowing quarterly meetings with director approval), setting a $100 daily pay cap for commissioners, and updating tax levy limits (capping assessments at 0.06% of property value). It requires annual financial reports and specifies fund management rules for districts. This bill directly affects Idaho's local flood control districts and their governing boards.
This bill amends Idaho Code sections related to the bean industry, specifically revising the structure of the Idaho Bean Commission, clarifying industry definitions, and updating tax levy rules. It directly affects Idaho bean growers, processors, shippers, and handlers by changing how the commission operates and sets taxes. Key provisions include granting the commission authority to adjust the tax rate (12-24 cents per hundredweight) with a simple majority vote, removing outdated membership requirements, and clarifying terms like "grower" and "primary channels of trade." The tax must be paid when beans are first handled in primary trade, with specific rules for how costs are shared between growers and handlers. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
H 134 requires most health insurance plans in Idaho to cover annual supplemental breast cancer screening for people at increased risk. It directly affects patients with specific risk factors (like family history, genetic mutations, dense breast tissue, or prior radiation) and insurance providers offering medical/surgical coverage. The law mandates coverage for one annual screening using MRI, contrast mammograms, or ultrasound when clinically needed, based on defined risk criteria. It does not eliminate patient cost-sharing like deductibles or copays but ensures the minimum screening coverage is provided. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.
This bill requires wind energy developers to install FAA-approved light-mitigating technology systems on wind turbines by specific deadlines. New projects must comply by July 1, 2025 (within 24 months of FAA approval), while existing projects must do so by January 1, 2026 (within 60 months of approval). The systems reduce aircraft lighting glare while maintaining visibility for pilots, with developers bearing all installation, operation, and maintenance costs. It applies to wind farms with five or more turbines over 50 feet tall.
