2026 Idaho Legislative session’s first full week

 (Information gleaned from FastDemocracy 2026 Bill Tracker, bill status as of Jan. 23, 2026)

 District 9 Representatives are: John Shirts (208) 550-3190, Judy Boyle (208) 355-3225, and Senator Brandon Shippy (208) 332-1325.

Bills in motion

 H489 - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT. Adds to existing law to prohibit the use of a mask or disguise during a criminal offense and to provide for a sentencing enhancement. Sponsors: Judiciary, Rules and Administration, Rep. Bruce D. Skaug, Rep. Don Hall. Last action, Jan. 23, House, read second time, filed for third reading.

 H490 - RECKLESS DRIVING. Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding reckless driving. Sponsors: Judiciary, Rules and Administration, Rep. Mike J. Pohanka. Last action, House, reported printed and referred to Judiciary, Rules and Administration.

 H491 - EMERGENCY FIRST AID. Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity of persons giving first aid from damage claims. Sponsors: Judiciary, Rules and Administration, Rep. Marco Adam Erickson. Last action, Jan. 23, House, read second time, filed for third reading.

 H492 - PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL. Amends existing law to provide that a certain person from the Idaho Association of Counties shall be a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. Sponsors: Judiciary, Rules and Administration, Rep. Marco Adam Erickson. Last action: Jan. 23, House, read a second time, filed for third reading.

 H493 - COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY. Amends existing law to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity. Sponsors: Judiciary, Rules and Administration, Rep. Britt Raybould. Last action: Jan. 23, House, read second time, filed for third reading.

 H501 - BALLOT MEASURES. Amends existing law to require signature gatherers to be qualified electors and to require paid signature gatherers to provide the name of the persons or entities that are paying them on their badge. Sponsors: State Affairs, Rep. Bruce D. Skaug, Rep. Joe Alfieri. Last action Jan. 21, House, reported printed and referred to State Affairs.

 H505 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING. Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Sponsors: State Affairs, Rep. Jordan Redman, Ryan Bernard. Last action Jan. 21, House, reported printed and referred to business.

 H510 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING. Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Sponsors: State Affairs, Rep. Jordan Redman, Ryan Bernard. Last action Jan. 21, House, reported printed and referred to Business.

 HCR21 - SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL. States finding of the Legislature and encourages the celebration of America250 in Idaho. Sponsors: State Affairs, Rep. Brandon Mitchell, Sen. Ben Adams. Last action Jan. 20, House, reported printed and referred to Ways and Means.

 HCR22 - SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL. States findings of the Legislature and encourages the celebration of America250 in Idaho. Sponsors: State Affairs, Rep. Brandon Mitchell, Sen. Ben Adams. Last action Jan. 23, House, signed by President, returned to House. Adopted by voice vote in both House and Senate.

 HJM9 - FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT. States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA. Sponsors: Resources and Conservation, Rep. Judy Boyle, Sen. Mark Harris. Last action Jan. 21, House, reported printed and referred to Resources and Conservation.

 S1222 - DOMESTIC WELLS. Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the domestic use of water. Sponsors: Resources and Environment, Sen. Kelly Arthur Anthon. Last action Jan. 16, Senate, reported printed, referred to Resources and Environment.

 S1224 - TRANSPORTATION. Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding slow moving vehicles. Sponsors: Transportation Committee, Sen. Van T. Burtenshaw, Rep. Charlie Shepherd. Last action Jan. 22, Senate, reported printed, referred to Transportation.