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HB 280: PUBLIC SERVANTS – Amends existing law to provide an exemption for relatives of members of the Legislature participating in the legislative page program.

Amends Idaho Code 18-1359 to exempt legislative page program participants who are relatives of legislators (within second degree) from public servant nepotism restrictions. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2025. Passed both chambers unanimously and signed into law.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 20, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 20, 2025

Sponsors

  • WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 13, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 32-0-3AYES – Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Goodrich(Rabe), Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenne (passed)
  • March 17, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 17, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 17, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 19, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:33 a.m. on March 18, 2025
  • March 20, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 114 Effective: 07/01/2025

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