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Senate adopts concurrent resolution to form interim committee on land-use rules and housing supply
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 103 was adopted on Feb. 10, 2025 to establish an interim legislative committee to study state and local land-use regulations and their impact on housing supply in Idaho. The measure was modeled in part on a Montana working group and passed the Senate by roll call, 23-10, with two excused absences.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on Feb. 10, 2025 adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 103, establishing an interim legislative committee to study how state and local land-use regulations affect housing supply and affordability.
The resolution’s sponsor said the committee will convene legislators, local officials, housing experts, and industry stakeholders during the interim to identify barriers to housing production and recommend solutions to increase housing density and affordability. The sponsor described the proposal as modeled on a bipartisan Montana working group formed in 2023 that produced policy recommendations to expand housing opportunities and streamline permitting.
Supporters said the study addresses rapid population growth that has increased housing demand and costs in Idaho. The resolution text directs legislative study and stakeholder engagement; it does not itself change statutes or appropriate funds beyond the study actions authorized by the resolution.
Floor debate was limited. After final debate, the Senate ordered a roll-call vote because the resolution contemplated the expenditure of funds under chamber rules. A roll-call recorded several names and included a change of vote by Senator Foreman from “I” to “nay.” The Senate reported the final count as 23 in favor, 10 opposed, with 2 excused absences. The Senate journal recorded that SCR 103 was adopted and the title approved; the resolution will be transmitted to the House.
The resolution calls for the interim committee to examine regulatory barriers, development timelines, potential zoning reforms, and options for financing infrastructure that would support higher-density housing. The sponsor emphasized public participation and local-government involvement in the study process.
