2025 Legislative Session News
Paid Sick Leave Legislation Set to Have Full Hearing in Committee
Idaho State Capitol – On Friday, the House Business Committee printed Representative Brooke Green’s/(D-Boise) Honoring Paid Sick Leave legislation. The legislation requires employers who offer paid sick leave to their employees to honor their own policies. Rep. Green...
Senator Nelson’s Right to Repair Legislation Printed
Idaho State Capitol - On Thursday, a bill sponsored by Senator David Nelson/(D-Moscow) was printed in Senate Commerce and Human Resources. The legislation would allow farmers and ranchers to save money on repairs for their high-tech farm equipment and citizens to get...
House State Affairs Prints Legislation Locking Legislative Districts
Idaho State Capitol – On Thursday, House Speaker Scott Bedke/(R-Oakley) brought legislation to House State Affairs that would lock the number of legislative districts at 35. The legislation is a constitutional amendment because it is the first step to changing the...
Idaho Content Standards Rejected in House Education
Idaho State Capitol – On Tuesday, the House Education Committee voted to reject the Idaho Content Standards for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The committee heard testimony over 3 days to cover language arts, math, and science. Although there was testimony...
Rep. Ellis Emergency Immunity Legislation Printed
Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, House Commerce and Human Resources printed legislation sponsored by Representative Jake Ellis/(D-Boise). The purpose of the legislation is to ensure that architects and engineers who are asked to volunteer during an emergency are...
“Keepin’ It Local” – by Rep. Chris Abernathy
Idaho is home to a budding industry of local businesses that are crucial to our economic success. Small businesses help to expand Idaho’s job markets and promote local growth and opportunity. As of 2018, the Small Business Association estimates that there are 158,426...
“The Legislature is Leaving Idaho Children Behind” – by Rep. Sally Toone & Rep. Muffy Davis
Idaho’s children are the state’s most valuable asset. The future of our state will be defined by the successes and failures of our youth. The legislature can set up obstacles or ease the path for Idaho children. Your representatives have a hand in deciding how much...
“Time to Invest in Our Future” – by Sen. Nye, Sen. Ward-Engelking, Rep. Toone, & Rep. Wintrow
As members of JFAC (Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee), we set all budgets and approve all appropriations for the State. We were delighted when Governor Little made education his top priority in his State of the State address. However, we became concerned...
Idaho Legislators Create Farm, Ranch, and Timber Caucus
Idaho State Capitol – A bipartisan, bicameral organization, the Farm, Ranch and Timber Issues Caucus will address issues of the citizens, communities and counties who rely on them, and the affiliated industries. The caucus will explore ways to act together to ensure...
“Idahoans deserve real solutions for property taxes” – by Rep. Lauren Necochea
Idahoans rely on effective local governments. First responders and law enforcement keep our communities healthy and safe. Adequate roads allow residents to arrive at their destinations without harm. Libraries provide opportunities for enrichment and job training. And...
Sexual Assault Protection Order Legislation Printed
Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise) was printed in House Judiciary and Rules. The legislation would allow for sexual assault survivors to seek civil protection orders. Currently, in cases of sexual assault,...
Religious Freedom Resolution Held in Committee
Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, House State Affairs voted to hold the Religious Freedom Day resolution in committee. The resolution declared January 16 Religious Freedom Day in Idaho. National Religious Freedom Day has been proclaimed on January 16 in a yearly...
Party Affiliation Bill Passes House
Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, the Idaho House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 322. The legislation sets a deadline for voter registration for the presidential primary in March. In December, the Attorney General sent a letter to the Secretary of State...
Senator Nye Receives Award from Future Farmers of America
Idaho State Capitol – On Monday, Senator Mark Nye/(D-Pocatello) was awarded the Honorary State Future Farmers of America (FFA) for the state. The award was “presented for outstanding service and support to the Idaho FFA Association and agricultural education in...
Representative Melissa Wintrow Introduces Equal Rights Amendment
Idaho State Capitol - On Thursday, Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise) introduced the Equal Rights Amendment as a personal bill in the House. The Joint Resolution would amend Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Idaho to include sex equality. The Equal...
Religious Freedom Day Memorial Bill Printed
Idaho State Capitol – On Thursday, House State Affairs printed a Religious Freedom Day resolution sponsored by Representative Jake Ellis/(D-Boise). The resolution declares January 16 Religious Freedom Day in Idaho. National Religious Freedom Day is proclaimed on...
“Idahoans Deserve a Second Chance” – by Rep. Ilana Rubel
Our criminal justice system is intended to ensure there is an appropriate penalty associated with crime. We refer to this as paying one’s debt to society. However, under some of Idaho’s current laws, the payment never seems to stop. Our courts assign formal penalties,...
District 19 Town Hall Meeting
Boise, Idaho – Senator Cherie Bucker-Webb/(D-Boise), Representative Melissa Wintrow/(D-Boise), and Representative Lauren Nechochea/(D-Boise) will hold a town hall for District 19 on Tuesday, February 11 starting at 6pm at Shadow Hills Elementary School. The town hall...