Idaho Capitol Watch
Senate Chambers - Mar 20, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Idaho Senate session featured amendments to multiple House bills in Committee of the Whole, followed by passage of SB 1294 (newborn screenings), SB 1353 &
Idaho Senate session featured amendments to multiple House bills in Committee of the Whole, followed by passage of SB 1294 (newborn screenings), SB 1353 & 1354 (housing), SB 1389 (polling liability), and HB 542 (social media protections) with heated debates on housing and social
Key topics
- Bill amendments
- Newborn hearing screenings
- Housing policy
- Polling place liability
- Social media regulation
Session highlights
- Opening roll call and prayer
- Committee of the Whole amends 8 House bills
- SB 1294 (newborn hearings) passes
- SB 1353 (twin homes) heated debate, passes 23-12
- SB 1354 (ADUs) heated debate, passes 25-10
Bills discussed
Duration: 2h 31m ยท 10 participants
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