Idaho Legislative Tracker

Idaho House Bill H0890 deals with the sale, transfer, or disposition of state administrative facilities, though the specific details of what changes it makes are not provided in this legislative summary. The bill moved quickly through the legislature with strong bipartisan support, passing the House 67-2 and the Senate 34-1 before being sent to the governor for signature.

This legislation would affect how Idaho manages its government buildings and administrative facilities, potentially changing the process for when the state sells or transfers these properties.

House Bill 931 amends language in Idaho's existing Portable Benefit Plan Act, which was previously established under House Bill 645. The bill passed both chambers of the Idaho Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support (67-1 in the House and 34-0 in the Senate) and has been sent to the governor for signature.

Without access to the specific text of the amendments, the bill appears to make technical corrections or clarifications to the state's portable benefits framework, which typically involves employment benefits that workers can take with them when they change jobs. The strong legislative support suggests these are likely non-controversial technical fixes rather than major policy changes.

**Idaho Bill H0895 Summary**

Idaho House Bill 895, sponsored by Representative Raybould, addresses water use regulations for data center cooling systems. The bill has passed both chambers of the legislature with strong bipartisan support (32-1-2 in the final vote) and now awaits the governor's signature.

While the specific details of the water use requirements aren't provided in the legislative summary, this legislation would likely affect data center operators in Idaho by establishing new rules or standards for how these facilities can use water for cooling their computer equipment. The bill's swift passage through committee and floor votes suggests broad legislative agreement on managing water resources as Idaho's data center industry continues to grow.

**Idaho Bill H0508 Summary**

House Bill 508, sponsored by Representative Green and signed into law, addresses bicycle and pedestrian projects funded by federal money in Idaho. The bill passed the House and narrowly passed the Senate by a 19-16 vote in April 2026.

While the exact details aren't provided in this summary, the legislation appears to regulate how federal funding can be used for bike lanes, walking paths, and similar infrastructure projects throughout the state, potentially affecting local transportation planning and cycling/walking infrastructure development.

Idaho Senate Bill 1320 is a "code cleanup" measure related to the state controller's office that has been signed into law by the governor. The bill passed unanimously through both chambers of the legislature (33-0 in the Senate) without any recorded opposition, suggesting it makes technical or administrative corrections rather than substantive policy changes.

As a code cleanup bill, it likely updates outdated language, fixes inconsistencies, or removes obsolete provisions in existing statutes related to the state controller's duties, though the specific changes would need to be reviewed in the bill text to determine exactly who might be affected.

Based on the title and legislative history, Idaho Senate Bill 1322 allows people to use a sworn written statement (affidavit) instead of traditional photo identification in certain situations. The bill, sponsored by Senator Lenney, passed unanimously in the Senate (33-0) and also cleared the House before being signed into law by the Governor on March 31, 2026.

However, the specific details of when and where this affidavit option can be used instead of ID, and what requirements must be met, are not clear from the information provided and would need to be reviewed in the full bill text.

Based on the available information, Senate Bill 1362 appears to be an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Idaho public schools' basic maintenance and operations for fiscal year 2027. The bill has passed both chambers of the legislature but is currently being held on the calendar rather than sent to the governor.

This legislation would affect all Idaho public school districts by determining their state funding levels for essential operations like salaries, utilities, and basic educational services. However, without access to the full bill text, the specific funding amounts and any changes from previous years cannot be determined.

Idaho Senate Bill 1376, sponsored by Senator Bernt, modifies the state's declaration of candidacy requirements for political candidates. The bill passed unanimously through the legislature (35-0) and was signed into law by the Governor on March 31, 2026.

While the specific details of the changes aren't provided in this summary, the legislation affects individuals who wish to run for elected office in Idaho by altering the process or requirements for declaring their candidacy.

Based on the information provided, Senate Bill 1391 deals with property rights protections related to trailers and was sponsored by Senator Harris. The bill has successfully passed both chambers of the Idaho Legislature with strong support (34-1 in the Senate) and is now awaiting the governor's signature.

However, without the actual text of the bill, I cannot provide specific details about what property rights protections it establishes or who would be affected by these changes. The bill title suggests it involves trailer-related property rights, but the exact provisions and impact would require reviewing the bill's contents.

Based on the information provided, Idaho Senate Bill 1389 addresses liability issues related to polling places during elections. The bill was sponsored by Senator Anthon and has passed both the Senate (35-0) and House unanimously, and is now awaiting the Governor's signature.

However, the bill summary provided doesn't include the actual text or details of what specific liability protections or changes the legislation would create for polling places. Without those details, it's not possible to explain exactly how the bill would affect polling place operators, election workers, or voters in plain terms.

Based on the limited information provided, Idaho Senate Bill 1410 appears to require legislative approval for changing some type of "encounter rate," though the specific details of what type of encounters or rates are involved are not clear from this summary. The bill was sponsored by Senator VanOrden and has passed through the legislative process, moving from the Health & Welfare committee to final passage in the Senate with a unanimous 33-0 vote (with 2 abstentions).

The bill is now awaiting the governor's signature to become law, but without the full text, it's difficult to determine exactly who would be affected or what specific encounter rates would require legislative oversight.

Idaho Senate Bill 1408 is an appropriations bill that would provide additional funding for the state's school for deaf and blind students. The bill has passed the House and is currently retained on the Senate calendar after being reviewed by the Finance Committee. This legislation would affect funding levels for educational services provided to Idaho's deaf and blind student population.

Idaho Senate Bill S1411 addresses regulations for canvassing and signature gathering activities, though the specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided. The bill would likely affect individuals and organizations involved in petition drives, voter outreach, or similar activities that require collecting signatures from citizens.

The bill has moved through several stages of the legislative process, receiving initial committee approval with a "Do Pass" recommendation, but was recently sent back to the State Affairs Committee for further review rather than proceeding to a final vote.

Idaho Senate Bill S1416 is an appropriations bill that allocates additional funding for special and mineral-related programs or departments in the state. The bill successfully moved through the legislative process and was signed into law by the Governor on March 31, 2026.

Without access to the bill's specific text, the exact funding amounts and which programs will receive the additional appropriations cannot be determined from this summary information alone.

Based on the information provided, Idaho Senate Bill S1412 regarding "Student safety, educator disclosure" has been signed into law by the governor. The bill was sponsored by Senator Nichols and passed the Senate unanimously with a 34-0-1 vote before also passing the House.

However, the bill summary you've provided only includes the title and procedural history, but not the actual content or provisions of the legislation. Without access to the bill's text, I cannot provide a factual summary of what specific requirements or changes this law implements regarding student safety and educator disclosure, or explain who it affects and how.

Idaho Senate Bill 1417 provides additional funding appropriations for the state's parks and recreation department. The bill successfully passed through both chambers of the legislature and was signed into law by the Governor on March 31, 2026.

This law will affect Idaho's state parks system and the recreational services provided to residents and visitors, though the specific funding amount and intended uses are not detailed in the basic bill information provided.

Idaho Senate Bill 1427 provides additional funding to the Idaho Department of Lands beyond what was included in the regular state budget. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature and was signed into law by the governor on March 31, 2026.

Without access to the bill's specific text, the exact amount of additional funding and its intended use are not clear, but it represents supplemental appropriations for the department that manages Idaho's state lands and natural resources.

Idaho Senate Bill 1426 is an additional transportation appropriations bill that allocates extra funding for the state's transportation department and programs. The bill passed the Idaho Legislature with strong support (30-4-1 in the Senate) and was signed into law by the Governor on March 31, 2026.

This supplemental funding will affect Idaho's transportation infrastructure, potentially impacting road maintenance, construction projects, and other transportation services that citizens rely on throughout the state.

Idaho Senate Bill 1430 deals with firearms regulations and preemption, which typically means it would restrict local governments (cities and counties) from creating their own gun laws that are stricter than state law. The bill has passed the Idaho Senate by a wide margin (31-3-1) and is now heading to the governor's desk for signature.

If signed into law, this legislation would likely ensure that firearms regulations remain consistent statewide and prevent local jurisdictions from enacting additional restrictions beyond what Idaho state law already requires.

**Idaho Bill S1429 Summary**

This Idaho state bill (S1429) provides additional funding appropriations for behavioral health services within the state's Health and Welfare department. The bill has passed both the Idaho Senate (21-14 vote) and House of Representatives and is now awaiting the governor's signature to become law.

If signed, this legislation would allocate extra resources for mental health and substance abuse programs that serve Idaho residents, though the specific dollar amount and program details are not provided in the summary information available.

Based on the limited information provided, Senate Bill 1432 is an additional appropriations bill that allocates extra funding for Health and Welfare programs and other state programs. The bill has passed the Idaho Senate by a vote of 23-11-1 and is now headed to the governor's desk for final approval.

However, without access to the actual bill text, I cannot specify which Health and Welfare programs would receive additional funding or how much money is involved, making it difficult to determine exactly who would be affected by this legislation.

**Idaho Bill S1431 Summary**

Senate Bill 1431 is an additional appropriations bill that allocates extra funding for Idaho's water resources programs. The bill has passed both the Idaho Senate (26-7) and House of Representatives and is now awaiting the governor's signature to become law.

This legislation would provide supplemental funding beyond the regular budget for state water management activities, though the specific dollar amount and affected programs are not detailed in the information provided. If signed, it would impact state water agencies and potentially water users across Idaho who benefit from state water resource programs.

Idaho Senate Bill 1433 is an appropriations bill that allocates additional funding for Medicaid programs under the state's Health and Welfare department. The bill has passed the Idaho Senate by a vote of 20-15 and is now awaiting the governor's signature to become law.

This legislation would affect Medicaid recipients in Idaho by potentially expanding available services or funding, though the specific dollar amounts and program details are not specified in the provided bill summary.

Senate Bill 1435 is a routine appropriations bill that sets the maintenance budget for Idaho's Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2027. The bill has passed both chambers of the Idaho Legislature and is now waiting for the governor's signature.

This legislation affects all Idahoans who rely on state health and human services programs, as it funds the department's ongoing operations and basic service levels for the upcoming fiscal year.

**Idaho Senate Bill S1434 Summary:**

This bill provides additional funding for Idaho's Health and Welfare Department's welfare division beyond what was originally budgeted. The bill has passed the Idaho Senate with a vote of 24-10-1 and is now awaiting the governor's signature to become law.

The additional appropriation would likely affect Idahoans who receive welfare services, though the specific dollar amount and intended use of the extra funding is not detailed in the information provided.