Idaho Capitol Watch
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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