Idaho Capitol Watch
House Chambers - Feb 17, 2026 - February 17, 2026
Idaho House passed HB528 (blood donation), HB521 (fingerprints), HB498 (private counsel), HB522 (drone threats), HB635. Heated debate on HB516 (education c
Idaho House passed HB528 (blood donation), HB521 (fingerprints), HB498 (private counsel), HB522 (drone threats), HB635. Heated debate on HB516 (education cleanup) over parental rights.
Key topics
- Blood Donation HB528
- Fingerprint Background Checks HB521
- Legislative Private Counsel HB498
- Education Instruction HB516
- Drone Threats HB522
Session highlights
- HB528 blood donation bill introduced and passed
- HB521 fingerprint background checks bill passed
- HB498 legislative private counsel bill passed unanimously
- HB516 education cleanup begins with heated debate
- Rep. Mathias opposes HB516 citing parental rights
Bills discussed
Duration: 50m ยท 8 participants
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