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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 14, 2006 | ID | S 1327 | Background Checks for Adults Who Work With Children | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
March 28, 2006 | ID | H 630 | School Grounds - Violence | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
March 28, 2006 | ID | H 630 | School Grounds - Violence | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
Feb. 15, 2006 | ID | HJR 2 | Marriage Amendment Ballot Question | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
Feb. 28, 2006 | ID | S 1337 | Controlled Substances Relating to Pregnant Women & Children Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16) |
Feb. 28, 2006 | ID | S 1337 | Controlled Substances Relating to Pregnant Women & Children Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16) |
March 1, 2006 | ID | SJR 106 | Right to Hunt, Fish and Trap | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (18 - 16) |
March 28, 2007 | ID | H 121 | Smoking Ban in Bowling Alleys | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
March 13, 2007 | ID | H 121 | Smoking Ban in Bowling Alleys | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
March 17, 2008 | ID | H 348 | Legalizing Alcohol Sales on Election Day | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16) |
March 19, 2008 | ID | S 1484 | Disclosing Fiscal Impacts of Citizens Initiatives | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
March 24, 2010 | ID | H 496 | Requiring Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
March 29, 2010 | ID | H 729 | Prohibiting Text Messaging While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
March 10, 2010 | ID | S 1352 | Prohibiting Text Messaging While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
Feb. 14, 2012 | ID | H 404 | Prohibits Camping on Capitol Mall Property | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
March 15, 2012 | ID | S 1358 | Amends Bullying Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
March 28, 2012 | ID | H 695 | Establishes a Legislative Legal Defense Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
Feb. 18, 2014 | ID | S 1254 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Firearms on College or University Campuses | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
Feb. 14, 2014 | ID | S 1337 | Prohibits Recording of Agricultural Operations | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
March 16, 2015 | ID | S 1092 | Prohibits Local Knife Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
March 17, 2015 | ID | S 1095 | Establishes 5-Tier Sexual Offender Registry | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14) |
Feb. 26, 2016 | ID | S 1276 | Expands List of Crimes that Prohibit an Individual from Possessing Firearm | Bill Failed - Senate (6 - 29) |
Feb. 26, 2016 | ID | S 1276 | Expands List of Crimes that Prohibit an Individual from Possessing Firearm | Bill Failed - Senate (6 - 29) |
March 16, 2016 | ID | S 1389 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Without Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
March 2, 2018 | ID | S 1313 | Authorizes "Stand Your Ground" Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
March 16, 2018 | ID | H 665 | Increases Penalties for Threats Against Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
March 16, 2018 | ID | H 665 | Increases Penalties for Threats Against Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
March 21, 2018 | ID | H 658 | Amends Trespassing Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
March 16, 2018 | ID | H 649 | Amends Drug Use Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
March 16, 2018 | ID | H 649 | Amends Drug Use Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
March 18, 2019 | ID | H 180 | Authorizes Syringe and Needle Exchange Program | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
Feb. 21, 2020 | ID | S 1318 | Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based On Criminal History Background | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
March 17, 2020 | ID | S 1428 | Appropriates Funds for the State Advanced Paid/Sick Administrative Leave Program | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
Aug. 26, 2020 | ID | H 6 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
Aug. 26, 2020 | ID | H 6 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
March 18, 2020 | ID | H 516 | Amends Constitutional Carry Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 5) |
March 12, 2021 | ID | S 1136 | Establishes Restrictions on the Governor's Authority During an Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
April 26, 2021 | ID | H 377 | Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
April 20, 2021 | ID | S 1205 | Prohibits Cooperating with Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
May 5, 2021 | ID | S 1217 | Limits the Governor's Powers During a State of Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | ID | S 1022 | Transfers $4 Million from the General Fund to the Legislative Legal Defense Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
Feb. 10, 2022 | ID | S 1262 | Expands Firearm Protections During Declared Disaster Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
March 24, 2022 | ID | H 782 | Amends Existing Law Regarding Members of the Judicial Council | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
March 6, 2023 | ID | S 1056 | Repeals State Law that Prohibits Local Groups from Carrying Firearms in Public | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
March 20, 2023 | ID | H 186 | Authorizes Execution by Firing Squad | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
March 30, 2023 | ID | H 374 | Amends Existing Laws to Specify the Definition of Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
Jan. 25, 2024 | ID | S 1220 | Defines "Domestic Terrorism" in Idaho as Activities Done in Cooperation with Foreign Groups | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
April 10, 2024 | ID | H 538 | Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
March 25, 2024 | ID | H 620 | Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
March 25, 2024 | ID | H 620 | Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
March 28, 2024 | ID | SCR 135 | Establishes Opposition to Racism and Hate | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (33 - 1) |
April 3, 2024 | ID | S 1354 | Establish Provisions for Electroconvulsive Treatment for Children | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
Feb. 8, 2024 | ID | S 1234 | Requires Health Benefit Plans to to Cover Prescription Contraception for a 6-Month Supply | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
March 14, 2024 | ID | S 1413 | Prohibits the False Reporting of Violence or Emergency in Public or Private Places | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
March 6, 2024 | ID | S 1369 | Amends Existing laws to Revise Penalties for Vehicular Manslaughter | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
March 4, 2024 | ID | S 1362 | Prohibits display of Certain Flags in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
March 14, 2024 | ID | H 578 | Prohibits Religious Discrimination in Adoption and Foster Care Cases | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
March 11, 2024 | ID | S 1374 | Establishes Provisions Regarding Concealed Weapons on Certain Property Owned by the State of Idaho. | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |