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HJM 16: MEDICARE – States findings of the Legislature, supports certain Department of Insurance efforts, and requests federal guidance.
House Joint Memorial 16 supports Idaho Department of Insurance efforts to protect Medicare beneficiaries from unfair market practices by insurers, including plan withdrawals and producer compensation changes. Requests CMS provide clear guidance on federal-state oversight and market stability during annual enrollment.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (March 25, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 23, 2026
Sponsors
- HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 5, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – FuhrimanTitle apvd – to Senate (passed)
- March 6, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
- March 6, 2026 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Health & Welfare
- March 10, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day (do_pass)
- March 23, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – WoodwardTitle apvd – to House (passed)
- March 24, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
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