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Votes at a glance: House advances multiple bills; education recess bill fails
Summary
On March 9 the Idaho House passed a slate of local-government, housing and administrative bills and failed a prominent education bill (House Bill 8-33) that would have mandated daily recess for elementary students.
The Idaho House recorded votes on a broad set of measures on March 9, 2026. Several bills were approved and sent toward enrollment or the Senate; one notable education bill failed on the floor.
Passed items (selected): - House Bill 5-45: passed (licensure pathway for military chaplains; transcript roll call reported 52 yes, 17 no, 1 abstain/excused). - House Bill 7-65: passed (allows partial fire-district boundary adjustments and related procedures; sponsor said it protects local appeal and voting processes and…
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