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HCR 31: LINDEN BATEMAN – States findings of the Legislature and honors the lifetime achievements of Linden Bateman, the author, sponsor, and successful advocate for the law designating “Idaho Day.”
House Concurrent Resolution 31 recognizes and commends the lifetime achievements of Linden B. Bateman, founder of Idaho Day, who served nine terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, taught government and history for decades, and advocated for cursive handwriting education.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (March 27, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 2, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
- Representative Crane(12B)
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 4, 2026 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 65 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 5, read in full as required – ADOPTED - 68-0-2AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Co (passed)
- March 5, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
- March 5, 2026 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day (do_pass)
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – LentTitle apvd – to House (passed)
- March 26, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 27, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
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