Idaho House approves journal, files and refers multiple bills for committee review; adjourns to Jan. 27

The Idaho House of Representatives on Jan. 24, 2025 approved the journal for the 18th legislative day, received committee reports that printed and filed a series of bills and memorials for further committee consideration, granted unanimous-consent requests on procedural items, and adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27.

The approval of the journal was moved by Representative Skogg and seconded by Representative Gannon; the Speaker announced the motion carried after a voice vote. The clerk reported 50 members present and 20 absent and excused at the start of the session.

Committee reporters read into the record committee actions and bill summaries. The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee reported House Joint Memorial 2, House Resolution 1, House Concurrent Resolution 5 and a series of bills (including House Bills 40–45) and recommended calendar placement and referrals: for example, House Resolution 1 and House Bill 41 were filed for second-reading calendar; House Joint Memorial 2 was…