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HB 96: FLAGS – Amends existing law to provide that a governmental entity shall only display certain flags.
Amends Idaho Code §67-2303A to restrict governmental entities (excluding schools, colleges, universities) to displaying only specific flags: U.S., state/local government, state, military, POW/MIA, Indian tribes, foreign countries for special occasions, and Idaho educational institutions. Authorizes veterans services to set display rules. Declares emergency clause. Signed into law April 3, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 4, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Engrossing
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 28, 2025 — House: Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading (amended)
- March 28, 2025 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 54-13-3AYES – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), Dygert, (passed)
- March 31, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 1, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 1, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:09 a.m. on April 1, 2025
- April 4, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2025 Session Law Chapter 274 Effective: 04/03/2025
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