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Idaho House passes a slate of bills including changes to licensing, funeral benefits and event exemptions
Summary
On Feb. 17, 2025, the Idaho House of Representatives passed multiple bills on the second to third reading calendars, approving measures on fraud recovery, professional licensure, workers' compensation definitions, funeral benefits for workplace deaths, a charitable mixed-martial-arts exemption, and changes to riot penalties, among others.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho House of Representatives approved a series of bills on Feb. 17, 2025, advancing measures affecting professional licensing, state collection powers, workers' compensation rules, burial benefits for workplace deaths, and a carve-out for charity mixed-martial-arts events.
The chamber completed second- and third-reading business and recorded roll-call votes on bills delivered from committee. Several measures were enacted by clear majorities; a handful drew more substantive debate before passage.
Votes at a glance
- House Bill 62 — authorizes the Department of Health and Welfare to enter written agreements with the Tax Commission to obtain state tax records to expedite recovery of public-assistance fraud and abuse. Passed the House (69 yeas, 1 excused).
- House Bill 107 — clarifies how new professional licenses and fees are established and confirms Idaho licensing boards set standards of care for licensees. Passed the House (62 yeas, 8 nays).
- House Bill 64 — amends Idaho Code on workers' compensation liability to confirm that limited liability company managers and members may be liable for obtaining workers' compensation coverage.…
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