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Committee advances H 698 on voting and out-of-state felonies to the floor
Summary
Rep. Garner presented H 698, described as addressing voting and felonies committed in other states. Committee members asked about the history of treason charges in Idaho; the committee recommended DO PASS and the bill will be carried to the floor by Rep. Garner.
The House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee voted Feb. 19, 2026 to send H 698 to the House floor with a DO PASS recommendation. Rep. Garner presented the bill, characterized in the minutes as concerning voting and felonies in other states. During discussion, committee members inquired about Idaho's historical use of treason charges, per the minutes. Rep. Ehardt moved the DO PASS recommendation and the motion carried by voice vote; Rep. Garner will sponsor the bill on the floor.
The minutes do not record numeric vote counts or additional testimony on H 698. The bill now advances to floor consideration where further debate or amendments may occur.
