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HR 14: TOBACCO, FOOD, AND DRINKS – Proposes an amendment to House Rule 40 to revise provisions regarding the consumption of tobacco products, food, and drink in the gallery and in the Representative Chamber.

House Resolution 14 amends House Rule 40 on session decorum, prohibiting smoking, vaping, tobacco products, food, and beverages in the Representative Chamber and gallery during sessions, while allowing light snacks and covered non-alcoholic beverages in the chamber and requiring proper attire.

Status

Passed Third Reading (House) (March 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 11, 2025

Sponsors

  • STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 11, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • March 12, 2025 — House: Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
  • March 13, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
  • March 13, 2025 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 62 Nays 4 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – ADOPTED - 51-15-4AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(12), (passed)

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