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Idaho House approves journal, advances committee reports and lists new bills for first reading
Summary
During the Jan. 22 session the House approved the previous day's journal, received Judiciary Rules and Administration Committee reports, and introduced multiple bills (HB 511–HB 517 and House Joint Resolution 7) for first reading and referral to committees. Several committee meeting times and informational events were announced.
The Idaho House approved its journal for Jan. 22 and advanced routine business on Jan. 22, 2026, including committee reports and the first reading of multiple bills.
The Judiciary Rules and Administration Committee reported that it had printed House Resolution 20 and House Bills 507, 508, 509 and 510 and recommended that House Bills 489, 491, 492 and 493 be filed for second reading. The House also introduced new bills for first reading, including House Bill 511 (private forest land surcharge amendments), House Bill 512 (engineers and surveyors licensing exam), House Bill 513 and 514 (barber and cosmetology services act amendments), and House Bills 515–517 (various education and state affairs matters). House Joint Resolution 7, proposing a constitutional amendment regarding sectarian appropriations, was also introduced for referral.
The Speaker referred the newly introduced measures to appropriate committees. Members made a series of announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including a 'lunch and learn' on housing affordability and an informational Agricultural Affairs meeting at 3 p.m. about local rodent issues in the Treasure Valley.
Next steps: Referred bills will be considered by the committees named during the clerk's report; specific committee meeting times and rooms were announced during the session.
