Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 98: TEACHERS UNIONS – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for restrictions regarding the use of taxpayer funds for teachers unions.
Prohibits public officials from using taxpayer funds to support teachers unions, including dues deductions, paid leave for union activities, and other promotional support. Establishes civil penalties and amends school personnel and negotiation statutes.
Status
Transmitted to Senate (February 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
- LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
- Sixty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2025
- Legislative Co-sponsors
- RS32070 / H0098
- Senator Carlson Representative Beiswenger
- Senator Adams Representative Thompson
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- January 30, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- January 31, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- February 10, 2025 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
- February 11, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- February 12, 2025 — House: Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 40-29-0AYES – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Crane(12), Crane(13), Ehardt, Ehlers, Harris, Hawkins, Healey, Holtzclaw (passed)
- February 13, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
- February 13, 2025 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
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