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UPDATED: Find out what passed and what didn’t. A look back to the 2026 legislative session
Gov. Brad Little used his “line-item veto” authority Friday to restore funding for eight medical residencies.
Statehouse roundup, 4.1.26: IDLA, virtual school budget cuts clear Senate
In other news, an eleventh-hour bill restricting teachers’ union activities cleared the Senate — after tense debate and over bipartisan opposition.
Statehouse roundup, 3.30.26: Senate ‘radiator caps’ bill to revive teachers’ union restrictions
In other Statehouse news, Gov. Brad Little has acted on a host of education bills. (Spoiler alert: His veto stamp remains unused for the year.)
Statehouse roundup, 3.27.26: Senate committee rejects amendments to IDLA bill
In other news, a bill to criminalize violations of Idaho’s bathroom law passed the Senate, and goes to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
Statehouse roundup, 3.26.26: After a disjointed hearing, IDLA bill is on hold
In other news Thursday, budget-writers earmarked money for a $5 million special education program.
Statehouse roundup, 3.25.26: IDLA budget cut clears House
The vote followed months of discussion over reforms that culminated in a heated House floor debate Wednesday.
Statehouse roundup, 3.23.26: House committee rejects policy bill on IDLA as budget cuts advance
Also Monday, the Senate approved three education budget bills after rehashing recent taxing and spending decisions.
Statehouse roundup, 3.18.26: Community college budget survives dustup over CWI
In other news, a new bill on school abuse reporting and disclosure surfaced.
Statehouse roundup, 3.13.26: Senate rejects attempt to call anti-teachers’ union bill for vote
In other news, a far-reaching medical freedom bill appears dead for the session.
Statehouse roundup, 3.12.26: Committee introduces bill to give schools spending flexibility
Also Thursday, two bills amending the state’s ‘harmful material’ library law advanced to the House.