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Committee sends federalism 'states' rights' resolution on title insurance to the Senate floor
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 7, a states' rights resolution regarding title insurance, was presented by Representative John Schertz and sent to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation by voice vote.
Representative John Schertz presented House Concurrent Resolution 7 to the Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee on March 3, 2025. The measure, described as a federalism and states' rights resolution, states that Idaho supports a state-based system for title insurance and opposes federal attempts to insert authority into the state framework.
Schertz, who identified himself as representing the Western Treasure Valley, told the committee the resolution responds to prior administration actions he said attempted to assert federal authority over state-based title systems and related advisory opinions. He noted Bob Bridal, president of the Idaho Land Title Association, was present to answer detailed questions if requested.
With no further testimony, the committee considered a motion to send HCR 7 to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation. Senator Lenny moved the measure and Senator Lakey seconded. The committee recorded a voice vote; the chair announced the motion carried and HCR 7 was sent to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation.
The resolution does not itself change statute or regulation; it is a memorial expressing the legislature’s position on federalism and title insurance administration.
