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SB 1234: EDUCATION – Amends existing law to provide for Lewis-Clark State University.

Renames Lewis-Clark State College to Lewis-Clark State University throughout Idaho Code with technical corrections. Explicitly states no change in mission or new ongoing costs. Passed Senate 34-0-1, referred to House Education committee.

Status

Transmitted to House (February 10, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced January 27, 2026

Sponsors

  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JR for Printing

Bill history

  • January 27, 2026 — Senate: Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
  • January 28, 2026 — Senate: Reported Printed; referred to Education
  • February 5, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading (do_pass)
  • February 6, 2026 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • February 9, 2026 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, (passed)
  • February 10, 2026 — House: Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
  • February 10, 2026 — House: Read First Time, Referred to Education

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