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HB 601: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of taxpayer funding of government unions.

Prohibits public employers from using taxpayer funds to promote government unions, including dues deduction, paid leave for union activities, and other support. Adds new Chapter 28 to Title 44, amends school personnel and negotiation statutes, effective July 1, 2026.

Status

Reported Printed (February 9, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 6, 2026

Sponsors

  • COMMERCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 6, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 9, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources

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