Idaho Capitol Watch

SB 1031: PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS – Amends existing law to revise certain powers and duties of district boards of health.

Amends Section 39-414, Idaho Code, to limit powers of district health boards to actions specifically authorized by state law, necessary/reasonable for public health, and supported by scientific evidence. Requires county commissioner approval for district-wide orders within 7 days, limited to 30-day periods. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 26, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 28, 2025

Sponsors

  • HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing
  • enrolling

Bill history

  • March 14, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
  • March 17, 2025 — House: Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 65-1-4AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum(Phillips), Church, Clow, Cornilles, Crane(13), Dygert, (passed)
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling (passed)
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
  • March 19, 2025 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
  • March 19, 2025 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
  • March 20, 2025 — House: Reported delivered to Governor at 3:50 p.m. on 03/19/25
  • March 26, 2025 — House: Signed by Governor on 03/25/25 Session Law Chapter 169 Effective: 07/01/2025

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