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- House Bill 2‑24 (education technical cleanup): Passed Senate 34‑1. Sponsor said the bill clarifies school district planning and emergency operation training language.
- House Bill 1‑10 (scope of practice / Medicaid interaction): Passed Senate 34‑1. Bill prevents Medicaid from vetoing legislative decisions about scope of practice; department raised no objection.
- House Bill 1‑98 (lab rules to statute; lab fee adjustments): Passed Senate 32‑2‑1. Moves select IDAPA laboratory rules into statute and adjusts lab fees to open market opportunities.
- House Bill 19 (Idaho State Police fingerprint services for vulnerable‑population organizations): Passed Senate 34‑1.
- House Bill 36 (subpoena enforcement in contested administrative cases): Passed Senate 34‑1.
- House Bill 64, 65, 66, 67 (workers’ compensation technical and benefit updates): Passed (counts recorded on floor; see actions below). Details include fee and definition clarifications, notice service changes, and increases to maximum burial expense from $6,000 to $10,000.
- House Bill 122, 121, 151, 142, 141 and other occupational licensing and deregulation bills (cosmetology, barbering, occupational license reporting): Passed (many by voice or unanimous roll calls, typically 34‑1 or 35‑0 depending on the roll call used).
- Senate Bill 11‑50 (appropriations to Department of Agriculture and Soil and Water Conservation Commission): Passed Senate 22‑13 (recorded roll call on floor); transmitted to the House.
- House Bill 206 and 207 (EMS restructuring and recognition of EMS personnel licensure compact): HB206 passed 33‑3‑1; HB207 passed 31‑3‑1. HB207 is a trailer bill to HB206 and arranges recognition of interstate licensure compact language into the new EMS chapter.
- House Bill 3‑10 (official ballot identification): Passed Senate 35‑0.
- House Bill 2‑26 (abandoned mine lands fund changes): Passed Senate 35‑0.
- House Bill 28 (long‑term care administrators consolidation): Passed Senate 35‑0.
- House Bill 90 (limits on Department of Health and Welfare state plan amendments without legislative input): Passed Senate 30‑5.
- House Bill 200, 99, 205, 234, 120, 121 (cosmetology subitems) and other legislative cleanups: Passed (see recorded roll calls; many unanimous or near‑unanimous).

Many bills were returned to the House or transmitted to the House after title approval. For the full recorded roll calls and official enrolled text, refer to the Senate journal and bill files.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Legislative Session Day 64 March 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of bills that received final Senate consideration on March 10, 2025. This list summarizes outcome and key details for measures that were passed with little or no extended floor debate.","taxTitle","2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho","taxId",77672,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6284488,"Senate redirects more mine‑license tax to abandoned‑mine fund, adds advisory committee and reporting",578,7930000,8508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad&start=7930&end=8508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad/thumbnail_7930000.jpg","/articles/6284488/Idaho/Senate-redirects-more-minelicense-tax-to-abandonedmine-fund-adds-advisory-committee-and-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284488-92f8d14a2bd7b83ff0770d8122ab25ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167304&Signature=LhWqeYi1Eb-48r1HyPoQImuv4N83eHKO-BEgnOim5~0~mxs6cEm6fOPglvh2VVELWKP5QlCheIiifNOncuY60finudqhI2pdqKRSa9JNlvf2~PJThw8MGy-AGKxB-JVI82NAeV3SE3jr4GiVZDQwi4bUi7Z6UJJjdEAC2nTl6jFR1K~plUamobv1~EWcR5LifGePOGfUyye3TbNRjD4XB~SwyDlN6qqn1msTIu8ovtUyRWLfoNePqyOYoMLqZxC-ql~V1prd2aKraPY3u5pU2LCUGDYVwtKXD0yABj8eg9okkTPlOWRh~ZW9O4SqOc2e5QlXoVK9MwhYO6t84QN4nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 2‑26 on March 10, 2025, aimed at stabilizing funding for the Abandoned Mine Lands Fund by redirecting a larger percentage of the mine‑license tax, adding a public advisory committee, and tightening transparency and reporting for reclamation projects.

Sponsor remarks: Senator Harris, presenting the bill, said the fund was created to clean up lands abandoned by historic mining activities and that the fund’s revenue had declined with a multi‑year drop in production and prices. She said the bill “stabilizes the fund so the down cycles, we won't see the same pattern repeated.”

Key provisions: The bill (1) increases the portion of the mine‑license tax dedicated to abandoned‑mine cleanup; (2) allows voluntary contributions to the fund; (3) requires that a majority of deposits be used for eligible abandoned‑mine projects; (4) creates a public advisory committee with county, agency, conservation, and industry representation; and (5) requires the department to maintain an eligible‑mine list and report annually on expenditures and project priorities.

Vote and context: The Senate roll call showed unanimous passage on the day (35 in favor, none opposed). Supporters said the measure is needed to avoid repetitive shortfalls when mineral production cycles down, and to set clear priorities and public oversight for reclamation work.

Next steps: The bill passed the Senate and will be returned to the House. Supporters said the advisory committee and reporting requirements will guide project prioritization and provide public transparency.","House Bill 2‑26 passed the Idaho Senate March 10, 2025. The measure redirects a greater share of the mine‑license tax into the Abandoned Mine Lands Fund, allows voluntary contributions, establishes an advisory committee, and requires annual reporting and a prioritized reclamation plan.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6284494,"Senate updates official‑ballot authentication options to include stamps, watermarks or unique IDs",249,7672000,7921000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad&start=7672&end=7921","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad/thumbnail_7672000.jpg","/articles/6284494/Idaho/Senate-updates-officialballot-authentication-options-to-include-stamps-watermarks-or-unique-IDs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284494-82da3c14df275d994fe2c00e281d79a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167304&Signature=TyZxU33vjre1KZaI2pSZeCq6VqKcTplDyBuoI5vePNy5kRK41nYNmaGly29dQV7SouWuHNQ4v5yYDlg~FMmN~sBtRw23WlSOAD4CL6lb7vMXDd~nksDjS9sKVGPZ8C6CtvjRBUt6HvgZOmTb-iP1Nn5vCxlggC3L2xNrIFQd6srvnmuqVJidaMHHNytm0v5uwGBNZ~gK0uxc4I8BjVFB7zj-M785fHWLNmHQi3g9qVc0bjl8iaXV~9syJQ2mIoDSPrE10TANLzoXC4Q82iIRLOEP3rSKID4eT3EQXF1e8KLa-C3BS3YDA-~ht8Zi00RqQH5QePkurDC3~MPRC33kEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 3‑10 on March 10, 2025, clarifying and modernizing official‑ballot authentication methods to reflect changes in election administration since 2013.

Sponsor remarks and support: Senator Taves, presenting the bill, said it “makes a couple of key changes” including removing outdated technology references and providing counties a menu of options — stamping ballots when issued, watermarking, using security paper, holograms, or randomized unique identifiers — to authenticate ballots and deter duplication. He added that the bill “also has the full support of secretary of state.”

What the bill does: The measure updates section 34‑901 of Idaho Code and allows counties flexibility in anti‑duplication approaches while clarifying that hand counts must rely on stamped ballots when issued.

Vote and next steps: The Senate vote was unanimous on the chamber floor; the roll call showed 35 in favor and none opposed. The title was approved and the bill will be returned to the House of Representatives for further consideration.

Context: Sponsors described the bill as a targeted, technology‑neutral update to existing law that does not mandate a single approach for counties but offers standard options to preserve ballot integrity and keep statute aligned with current election practices.","House Bill 3‑10 passed the Idaho Senate March 10, 2025, updating the official‑ballot identification statute to allow counties multiple methods (stamping, watermarking, security paper, holograms, randomized identifiers) to authenticate ballots and help prevent duplication.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6284498,"Senate votes to move Emergency Medical Services bureau to Military Division, calls EMS a critical service",734,5598000,6332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad&start=5598&end=6332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad/thumbnail_5598000.jpg","/articles/6284498/Idaho/Senate-votes-to-move-Emergency-Medical-Services-bureau-to-Military-Division-calls-EMS-a-critical-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284498-675396e2cf6e1a9592f42724d360bd07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167304&Signature=J0WvZ7slXPfX6SvNbyMu1Nnq5mWz9mJ2RIK1rrvHFmI5hAbv2Vcsb8aurnobkp4LTRHyoJRA4hJ9PZdETG7aZtMgeSX8jlDD70ayV2kHCLfMBs9hZkZgs9iTOpfsh9wy7~5EyL2YgOAOJcGWpGmYVKKHqkhPYK3AnN9oaZevooWMcJMuJnWNpNyHzMuuZTOCxt5FHf5qV2~e3azV~iU7rolMY9MYbhc3Uxx1c~R~hJoghlOoke~wsPgIw2-EpnH1BFf1IUZI9oZcDO-LDiXR2VziiCivP79QJVq1Ln4mPoZtjv5DL7nI4LWQ1yAvRVru~VroFWWtC4MHKXAwNZDZPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate approved House Bill 206 on March 10, 2025, a package that moves the state's Emergency Medical Services Bureau from the Department of Health and Welfare to the Military Division, declares EMS a critical service and reorganizes funding and governance arrangements.

Sponsor remarks: Sponsor Senator Bierke told the chamber, “This bill moves the Emergency Medical Services Bureau from the Department of Health and Welfare to the Military Division.” He said the move is intended to place EMS in an operationally oriented agency (the Military Division) that already handles related functions such as hazardous‑materials and multi‑casualty responses.

Key provisions: The bill directs the Department of Health and Welfare and the Adjutant General at the Military Division to coordinate the transfer of EMS staff and programs, effective July 1, 2025. It consolidates EMS dedicated funds for grants (ambulances, training supplies and equipment), sunsets EMS rulemaking authority on or after July 1, 2027, reduces EMS administrative staffing by two full‑time positions, and replaces a physician commission with a part‑time medical director.

Support and concerns: Senator Harris voiced support, noting rural volunteer shortages and the need to treat EMS as “essential” or “critical.” At least one senator expressed concern about the “militarization of the EMS process”; during the roll call a senator explained that concern as a reason for a no vote. Sponsors and supporters highlighted operational fit, consolidation of funds and the need to improve response and retention.

Vote and procedure: The roll call showed the bill passed the Senate by a vote of 33‑3‑1 (33 yes, 3 no, 1 absent). The title was approved and the bill will be returned to the House of Representatives.

Next steps: The statute directs a legislative‑intent schedule for codifying EMS rules and a coordinated transfer; sponsors said they expect further administrative steps as the Military Division and Health and Welfare implement the change.","House Bill 206 passed the Senate March 10, 2025, transferring the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau from the Department of Health and Welfare to the Military Division effective July 1, 2025, consolidating funds, reducing two administrative FTEs and creating a part‑time medical director role.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6284503,"Senate approves Medical Ethics Defense Act after lengthy debate over conscience protections",1851,1140000,2991000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad&start=1140&end=2991","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad/thumbnail_1140000.jpg","/articles/6284503/Idaho/Senate-approves-Medical-Ethics-Defense-Act-after-lengthy-debate-over-conscience-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284503-217ee51e87d3c29831e25788361340c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167304&Signature=Ma7GjZYP0N~PCgw0whZZEIsd4jZoFMFTH0zxqo5y3qmTADJAWVEv59TfmA9XiKfvuOma5Hc0p0yjTJHq0VyKCCSXGeM2i5FK79KIAlT4ZbGsuMS8OjtBy2M6EiJg-2JJOrqgUGTqyS5LFZKgVmjH2jqd6CqxzFVm3nG015xeHAgxy5-fjBVQ388D4hlKwUY~sOvCAjZFUlngvh5YC1Qf0Y0Z-CRGwFbUOhFrGfLy4J0tVIuKpoVrlbsNwLx46y-F~PXTnfjUcX4bhcoZS0-fZFKI1Q42YSlyVemglMNw7s~qc5nyRNzM3PX~kG7CQny7uqhdZ2a5gEZ7yeRoJJ74Qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 59 as amended on March 10, 2025, approving a measure that broadens legal protections for health‑care professionals and health‑care entities that refuse to participate in non‑emergency procedures on conscience grounds.

Sponsor and supporters: Senator Biocchi (presenter) described the bill as intended to “protect conscience rights of health care professionals and health care entities,” telling colleagues the legislation prevents providers and institutions from being forced to participate in non‑emergency procedures that would violate sincerely held religious, moral or ethical beliefs.

Opposition and concerns: Opponents warned the bill could impede access to treatment, particularly in rural areas with limited providers. Senator Taylor said, “This bill in its current form, I believe, would transform Idaho's health care system from 1 based on patient needs to 1 based more on provider preferences.” Senator Wintrow and others gave concrete scenarios—ambulance refusal, denial of transfusions, or refusal to treat life‑threatening miscarriage care—that they said showed potential harm if professional duty were subordinated to individual conscience claims.

Amendment and clarification: Lawmakers added a provision (Section 1, Subsection 13) to prevent conscience protections from being used to evade malpractice liability, a change described on the floor by Senator B. R. King as intended to “differentiate between your right to not perform certain procedures, but also to not use your conscience or your beliefs as a means to kind of get out of being held liable potentially for something that you do in a malpractice scenario.” Sponsors also said the bill provides whistleblower protections, nondiscrimination protections for those who refuse to participate, and does not increase state or local costs.

Vote and next steps: The vote count reported on the floor was 28 in favor, 6 against and 1 absent. The bill passed the Senate; the title was approved and the bill will be returned to the House of Representatives.

Context: Supporters framed the bill as protecting clinicians’ free‑speech and conscience rights and as a response to perceived corporatization of medicine. Opponents said the measure risks patient access, especially in communities with few providers.","House Bill 59, the Medical Ethics Defense Act, passed the Idaho Senate on March 10, 2025, expanding conscience protections for health‑care providers and entities. The floor debate included supporters who framed it as free‑speech and conscience protections and opponents who warned it could restrict patient access to care.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6284508,"Senate updates identity-theft law; requires notices and 12 months of credit monitoring",232,899000,1131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad&start=899&end=1131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2579020-be0733f42cc9e849280d249efae4e0ad/thumbnail_899000.jpg","/articles/6284508/Idaho/Senate-updates-identity-theft-law-requires-notices-and-12-months-of-credit-monitoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6284508-25480435c815ebd6d84d78cd25852460/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167304&Signature=dAGEFw-haq9gZB2zrry7Q2ItTLlEd-RKBqKI51-0BqROa03OL26Bb44KICo92AjYk0qfIIumrdXBULxUlG1k3hTL4S~AL4p5ps0-fOY8COahpAkN4x5RP1XhbYqAxxUegrjqHMBeRl9ODGqHgYFQU-lmXa3PJp2rIGPOTx1W2KyXW~Jav7ofusd8-d8oaEcz4FoCdE~3d3k7fctTWvIqqnYquNgqbyxnWIN74WB8MOxSyRgcntoTzfryV8tRfbE8dPZP8OMTu-f3~YP3E1epRPcUIBFOx94MNC~-CcIMVVX5cV6f9ZHyV9kFZ6WFGFmrmB42VXEk2UzzSmLOwE15gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 10‑66 as amended on March 10, 2025, updating state identity‑theft law to clarify definitions and require that agencies notify affected people and offer at least 12 months of credit monitoring.

Sponsor and debate: Senator Taves, who opened debate on the bill, said, “Identity theft is a growing concern in today's digital age, and it's imperative that we take steps to safeguard the personal information of Idahoans.” He told the Senate the bill revises definitions (including “breach of security” and “encryption”) and aligns Idaho's statute with industry standards.

What the bill does: The measure revises definitions used in Idaho's identity theft statutes, clarifies what constitutes a breach of security, and requires entities and agencies responsible for a breach to notify affected individuals promptly. The bill also requires those entities to provide credit monitoring services at no cost for at least 12 months for affected individuals.

Vote and procedure: The roll call showed the bill passed the Senate by a 27‑to‑6 vote with two senators absent. The title was approved and the bill will be transmitted to the Idaho House of Representatives.

Context and next steps: Sponsors said the changes are intended to modernize Idaho law to match private‑sector standards for protecting personally identifiable information. The House will receive the bill next for consideration.","The Idaho Senate on March 10 passed Senate Bill 10‑66 as amended, revising the state's identity‑theft statutes to clarify definitions and to require prompt notification and at least 12 months of free credit monitoring for affected individuals.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: bills the Idaho Senate passed March 10, 2025

Senate redirects more mine‑license tax to abandoned‑mine fund, adds advisory committee and reporting

Senate updates official‑ballot authentication options to include stamps, watermarks or unique IDs

Senate votes to move Emergency Medical Services bureau to Military Division, calls EMS a critical service

Senate approves Medical Ethics Defense Act after lengthy debate over conscience protections

Senate updates identity-theft law; requires notices and 12 months of credit monitoring