Idaho House committee advances memorial urging Supreme Court to revisit Obergefell after hours of testimony

The Idaho House State Affairs Committee voted to send House Joint Memorial 1 to the full House with a “do pass” recommendation after extended debate and a lengthy public‑testimony period during a committee meeting (date not specified).

The memorial, introduced by Representative Heather Scott, asks the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges and to “restore” authority over marriage to the states. Supporters described the measure as a states’‑rights statement; opponents said it would risk removing legal protections and benefits gained by same‑sex couples.

Representative Heather Scott, a sponsor who identified herself to the committee as “Representative Heather Scott, District 2,” framed the measure as a federalism issue. “This memorial today in front of you is about upholding federalism and a state's right to make our own decisions. It is not about defining marriage,” Scott said in her opening remarks, adding that the Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people.

Committee members pressed Scott on constitutional history and potential effects. Representative Achilles questioned whether…