[{"_1":2,"_124":-5,"_125":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100,112],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6280662,"mediaKeyId","2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28","parentId",2611891,"title","Votes at a glance: key House bills and confirmations approved by the Idaho Senate on March 13, 2025","audioSeconds",7286,"startMs",791000,"endMs",8077000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28&start=791&end=8077","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28/thumbnail_791000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6280662/Idaho/Votes-at-a-glance-key-House-bills-and-confirmations-approved-by-the-Idaho-Senate-on-March-13-2025","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280662-68bc566fd55e482863f5f3ce47e41e68/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171527&Signature=nBEJEkdfY4oHm5gc~ef4Sif7TfYne5O6xbjsOKYiEF2jhnkghbv93Lvk6LTcNq0~n93QcYk56m26Ckav~G-1IH6ewZhWgMGSVE-3KzMgB7xBfH0ZMjy8UFLTDw~HxDR71SoxZpubUN6szNEPMZy6b7-PBojicQ6qetsZZYiuK37jBzfMQ~yt0tmSmb5gKc-nv0D1yn5ioRTls0e4AcYj0SkaSQBR9ooM0DvP-7Xla7qGdiDHvbdHjoQAtgXTqL76zZ~iWXAWyk6k5ltzu-5Dk88EaAdP7QHskURiziKTU48R8RojwNoewEcm-LOjDHMtqLnAj2LXVyuWEbqOq6uuxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Senate of Idaho","date","2025-03-13T00:00:00Z","article","The Idaho Senate handled a large volume of business March 13, 2025. Below are the principal final actions taken on bills and appointments that appeared on third reading or as committee reports. Where the roll call tally was given on the floor, it is shown; where not recorded in the transcript, the outcome is reported as passed and the transcript indicates the title was approved.

Votes and outcomes (selected):

- House Bill 169 (routing change for Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind): passed (vote reported as 35 in favor). (HB169 passed.)

- House Bill 332 (House Bill 3-32; appropriations special programs): passed (vote reported as 27 in favor, 8 opposed). (HB3-32 passed.)

- House Bill 346 (House Bill 3-46; appropriation to State Treasurer): passed (22–13). (See separate coverage.)

- House Bill 347 (House Bill 3-47; Secretary of State enhancement package): passed (23–12). (See separate coverage.)

- House Bill 333 (House Bill 3-33; residency funding for state medical education): passed (22–13). (See separate coverage.)

- House Bill 346 (House Bill 3-46), House Bill 347 (3-47), House Bill 333 (3-33) — these were considered on third reading and passed as recorded above.

- House Bill 346 and many other bills used roll-call shortcuts in succession; multiple bills were returned to the House after approval of titles.

Other notable final actions and confirmations recorded in the transcript (outcome when given):

- House Bill 346, 347, 332, 332-associated appropriations: see above.
- House Bill 3-46 (Treasurer appropriation): passed 22–13.
- House Bill 3-47 (Secretary of State): passed 23–12.
- House Bill 3-32 (Appropriations special programs): passed 27–8.
- House Bill 3-46; House Bill 3-47; House Bill 3-32; House Bill 3-33; House Bill 2-45 — passed as above.

Confirmations and committee reports adopted (examples from session):

- Lonnie Allen, Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board — committee report adopted (confirmed by voice vote recorded as adopted).
- Colonel William Gardner, Director, Idaho State Police — committee report adopted (confirmed).
- Representative James Petzke, Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board — confirmed by committee report adoption.
- Albert Barker and Brian Olmstead, Idaho Water Resource Board — committee reports adopted (reappointments confirmed).
- Mike Edmondson, Office of Species Conservation administrator — committee report adopted.

What this means: Passed House bills will be returned to the House of Representatives (or placed in enrolled form as specified) for further processing; gubernatorial appointments with committee report adoptions will be transmitted to the governor’s office or the appropriate next step as noted on the floor. For bills with divided votes, the transcript records the explicit tallies included above. For other bills the transcript recorded that the title was approved and the measure was returned to the House without a floor roll-call count recorded in the excerpt.

If you want a machine-readable list of every bill acted on during the March 13 session including the full roll-call tallies where recorded in the transcript, I can produce that as a separate export.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Legislative Session Day 67 March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of floor actions, including final passage tallies for a set of House bills and confirmation of several gubernatorial appointments taken on March 13, 2025.","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},6280668,"Senate raises extended foster-care age to 23 after heated debate over costs and responsibility",1953,4562000,6515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28&start=4562&end=6515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28/thumbnail_4562000.jpg","/articles/6280668/Idaho/Senate-raises-extended-foster-care-age-to-23-after-heated-debate-over-costs-and-responsibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280668-cfb2a063a7b5424b105d83bfae8e07f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171527&Signature=QwfW6i0Fp6K6DdgbKYnkyj5YuDp7P6u1ne1X~08u5qYpJwnd60lltD9DWZ1G-thEs2o1w71knMupSg92QAJWLPRdAXJ7v9PMV3xIrtoazsdDP~PrPgoEjvhGb0R4p08Aoo9MMgib5ZV5tCE2NOmSBHIHn5AQArF-KXQzvo2cbc0R~EsvwlFg3V8G4qncKDBcBxZD4~aeAlAskS8AYz1hUIqp7BX5f0zT7gkDRSH-o~sxLaXWSwJ8GBDq5J8NRpuyZCO5MKrgh22sAlsNPQHx39WJ46H53-tiKjtluYvTYX~A15knwmaluD5aqNXTRdxIGpuPVJz~dwZ2lqQHQp~WJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate voted to pass House Bill 2-45, extending the age for Idaho’s extended foster care program from 21 to 23 and authorizing the Department of Health and Welfare to adopt separate licensing standards or limited waivers for relative foster caregivers. The final vote was 21 in favor, 14 opposed.

Sen. Bierke, who opened debate, said the changes are intended to reduce homelessness, incarceration and other poor outcomes for youth aging out of foster care. He cited research and statistics indicating extended care reduces food insecurity, homelessness and arrests, and increases employment and post‑secondary enrollment. Supporters portrayed the extension as a targeted, evidence‑based investment in youth at risk of “arrested development” following trauma.

Several senators described personal or district-level experience with shortages of foster parents and the need to remove barriers to kinship placements. The bill also authorizes the department to expedite placements and offers licensing variances for relatives when the department judges that a child’s health and safety are not endangered.

Opponents argued the measure could delay self‑sufficiency and questioned the role of government versus families and community organizations in supporting young adults. Senator Shippey and others said some individuals in foster care exhibit maturity that should prompt earlier independence. Debate included moral and fiscal arguments and differing views on the government’s role in long-term social supports.

After extended floor debate that included personal testimony and data citations, the Senate approved the bill 21–14. The title was approved and the bill will be returned to the House.","The Idaho Senate approved House Bill 2-45 to extend eligibility for extended foster care from age 21 to 23, and to ease kinship licensing standards, after lengthy debate. The bill passed 21–14.",{"_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},6280673,"Senate approves funding to expand residency slots; supporters cite doctor-shortage returns",759,3205000,3964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28&start=3205&end=3964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28/thumbnail_3205000.jpg","/articles/6280673/Idaho/Senate-approves-funding-to-expand-residency-slots-supporters-cite-doctor-shortage-returns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280673-8583fc99f117ef4046359078a22f538e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171527&Signature=LIbw98tfd4DYqGtKM2bP0z8kL9ta-~hxnJ53g5r9dwKLs~n2g4VPGksf0zQ4Ne42mTU9HcK9Dy3Xnst~SICsKNqBa3apVbKO15thICcS-jJPKqctoHyTOAUNWKbSBcpOcm5zgS6kzQ0jUGTKunEQK9oftuwtmCIUNg7Alp~wWc9Y02XH3O2V0xern2~SRO7R8fuXC12TXK~6gSjHvyh6kEHcrY-wB17SBxh9QUKVTsRgZSl9Kr8AuoDF-tjeOgSD2nX9SzxPYA2CmW5swkt2CQCKVXICbC5RDGy1YZ3e~L9omV5ZcES0CHvSCPJcLj3HjuaHPVWGxrLxteQ90-DqYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 3-33 on final reading, approving an enhancement that adds funding for resident physicians in Idaho’s medical education system. The vote was 22 in favor and 13 opposed.

Sen. Tara Galloway described the item as part of Idaho’s multi-year strategy to grow in-state medical education capacity. The enhancement funds approximately 16 additional residency positions for physicians-in-training; Galloway said the state’s share for each resident equates to about $60,000 per year. She and other supporters emphasized that residency is the strongest predictor of whether a doctor remains to practice in-state.

Sen. Groh and other backers said the program leverages hospital and private contributions — the state pays roughly one‑third of the cost per resident with the remainder covered by hospitals and physician partners. Supporters framed the item as a cost-effective investment to increase physician supply in rural and underserved communities and highlighted needs in child and adolescent behavioral health specialties.

Opponents raised concerns about public subsidy of hospital costs. Senator Lanning said hospitals already receive significant funding and questioned whether the state should underwrite residencies that primarily benefit hospitals. Other senators from rural districts described the difficulty of recruiting physicians to remote hospitals and cited residency placement as central to retention.

After extended debate, the Senate approved the bill on a roll call of 22–13. The bill will be returned to the House.","House Bill 3-33 passed the Senate to add funding for medical residency positions in Idaho. Supporters said the investment helps retain physicians; opponents questioned subsidy for hospitals.",{"_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},6280677,"Senate approves Secretary of State enhancement budget amid debate over software costs and printing of Idaho Blue Book",1502,1798000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28&start=1798&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28/thumbnail_1798000.jpg","/articles/6280677/Idaho/Senate-approves-Secretary-of-State-enhancement-budget-amid-debate-over-software-costs-and-printing-of-Idaho-Blue-Book","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280677-c7eee747f0192419ab685813b59d5276/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171527&Signature=YG3xWUx~TQsmyKIDqcuVD4FtogLBud2egHZJGLuf585C0fRmG9wTIo3WXv7F2t3gNaj9tp6R4k1fO7gTtzTO156Sg0etjnoHWlyJIGtWdhRjh-ePrKJ4m2DrofiIYfYKjfSI6lvzlbKswgvcAeSh4Aa0vKRll7WkZlZngjU3RP9VkS5kjjR9WCosvxXKCU0sSJin1rgN2o~bntEWCkGxXl83n2UN8x5b39MEDII5-c6t-hApyj-2zDZxgTTeYBBaQLKq3erJ7R-z8xmJYcFd-KQ7u3Hwq2csvSVLiToSC3F~R8KZVz-cLSpjAUMfycm0to~QJAUypAjtxceaxGFXtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate voted to pass House Bill 3-47, approving an enhancement package for the Secretary of State’s Office that includes funding for software subscriptions, cybersecurity training, and continued spending authority for a multi‑year elections upgrade project. The bill passed 23 in favor, 12 opposed.

Sponsor Sen. Tara Galloway described the package as a mix of one‑time and ongoing items intended to support election administration, business filings and public-facing systems. She told senators the office had returned money to the general fund in prior years and highlighted items including $26,000 for motor vehicle-related validation services, $45,000 for statutorily mandated printing of the Idaho Blue Book and Constitution, and subscriptions for Microsoft 365, SQL and other services used by candidates, county election officials and lobbyists.

Opponents criticized growth in the Secretary of State budget. Senator Zito said the enhancement represents 8.9% over the maintenance budget and referenced prior investments, including a multi‑year $10 million project to upgrade election systems. Senator Zito said she was hard‑pressed to support another increase after earlier large investments. Senator Groh disputed a claim of a $600 million appropriation and described the existing $10 million as one‑time, phased project costs.

Sen. Woodward and others explained that some items — such as Blue Book printing — are one‑time or biennial costs and therefore were placed in enhancements rather than the ongoing base. Supporters emphasized the security and public‑service aspects of the package: cybersecurity training for election officials, continued work on voteidaho and a new lobbyist/campaign finance reporting system. Galloway said about $2.6 million of a previously authorized $10 million had been spent to date, with roughly $7 million remaining to complete the multi‑year project.

The roll call produced 23 yes and 12 no. The Senate approved the title and returned the bill to the House.","The Senate passed House Bill 3-47, an enhancement package for the Secretary of State that includes software subscriptions, cybersecurity training and funding related to a multi-year elections software project. The vote was 23–12.",{"_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},6280682,"Senate approves $25,000 treasurer enhancement after debate over $15 million housing cut",618,1256000,1874000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28&start=1256&end=1874","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2611891-e7ce8c1468cd715280b1bb4338ad5e28/thumbnail_1256000.jpg","/articles/6280682/Idaho/Senate-approves-25000-treasurer-enhancement-after-debate-over-15-million-housing-cut","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280682-a974af36573109e2f1d7204870f5e3ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171527&Signature=omndHeNDJQAEy~ozhp5dBDjy4h0GuaziPRZv6jQb-6hHjePvITgrJOU3YG4ceZ8jhBAZa4fVrKjJdziqznNdpC2VyzNIMHjY2p9tSBaTj30SFBfmqTJE6xJqtmTy1jCnx83mAz7IQ6rkoYIhG~aAwUOUV5eY86tsqGSvvM0jdb-sLOpf3HXXTekojp7UsBXf19Tpkp7lfDSExfoX0bDBxYze0dMM4AAdXDKkfQC2Koepz2lN3ebLmng5F4U3vD70IpjqiIZ9u74TnU~H6p43vCByIeFiGbTKND23MJJiMrRG-6C4lf1g7eZFSKYRcSHVCpu3zucqT7oPx1~ZasNqJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senators passed House Bill 3-46 on final reading, approving a $25,000 one-time enhancement for the State Treasurer’s Office for fiscal year 2026. The vote was 22 in favor, 13 opposed.

The measure provides $25,000 to the treasurer for a cybersecurity email-security tool: $7,500 from the General Fund and $17,500 from dedicated funds, according to the bill sponsor. The Senate approved the appropriation after floor debate over broader budget trade-offs.

Supporters said the funding is a modest, targeted cybersecurity purchase for the constitutional officer who serves as the banker for all state agencies and custodian of public school endowment funds. “The State Treasurer is one of seven constitutional officers in Idaho and serves as the banker for all Idaho agencies,” Senator Terry O’Keefe said during opening remarks, explaining the treasurer’s duties and the agency request for the enhancement.

Opponents focused on larger budget priorities. Several senators objected that a $15 million item originally discussed in the treasurer’s budget — a pass-through for gap financing of workforce housing projects — was removed during budget adjustments. Senator Montreux said the $15 million would have supported roughly 300–400 workforce housing units around the state and criticized the cut as a casualty of making room for tax cuts.

Senator Groh described the committee process and noted that JFAC (the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee) had trimmed other requested items, saying the appropriation matched the agency’s request after committee adjustments. Supporters said the item represents a narrowly tailored enhancement and not an expansion of the base budget.

The motion before the Senate was whether House Bill 3-46 shall pass. The secretary called the roll; the final tally was 22 yes, 13 no. The bill passed and will be returned to the House of Representatives.","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 3-46, a $25,000 appropriations enhancement for the State Treasurer’s Office, after a floor debate about broader budget choices that removed a proposed $15 million workforce housing transfer from the treasurer's budget.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Votes at a glance: key House bills and confirmations approved by the Idaho Senate on March 13, 2025

Senate raises extended foster-care age to 23 after heated debate over costs and responsibility

Senate approves funding to expand residency slots; supporters cite doctor-shortage returns

Senate approves Secretary of State enhancement budget amid debate over software costs and printing of Idaho Blue Book

Senate approves $25,000 treasurer enhancement after debate over $15 million housing cut