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House passes resolution urging civility among public officials
Summary
The Idaho House unanimously passed House Resolution 20, a sponsor-backed measure urging lawmakers and public servants to curb political vitriol and honor public service. The chamber approved the measure after brief sponsor remarks and a voice vote.
The Idaho House passed House Resolution 20 on Jan. 26, 2026, urging elected officials and public servants to practice civility and consider the effects of their words and actions.
The resolution’s sponsor told colleagues the measure is “an off ramp for those of us who are ready for change,” saying politicians’ language can contribute to political violence and that the resolution asks members to support and honor each other and other public servants. After the sponsor’s remarks, the presiding officer called for the ayes and nays and announced the motion passed; the resolution was filed with the chief clerk.
The sponsor framed the resolution as a broader civic-education gesture, saying it should remind the body and others across the state of the impact of legislative words on first responders, public servants and the public. No formal amendments or roll-call vote tally were recorded in the transcript; the passage was announced by the presiding officer during the floor session.
The House proceeded to other business following the measure’s adoption.
