Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate State Affairs Committee - Feb 18, 2026 - February 18, 2026

Senate State Affairs approved multiple RS bills on R&D expansion, code cleanup, voter affidavits, refugee resettlement, sound money, precinct committeemen,

Senate State Affairs approved multiple RS bills on R&D expansion, code cleanup, voter affidavits, refugee resettlement, sound money, precinct committeemen, judicial vacancies, and HB 613 for polling liability protection. Heated debate on Hart's bills; most sent to print.

Key topics

  • Research Development Expansion
  • Code Cleanup
  • Voter Affidavits
  • Refugee Resettlement
  • Sound Money

Session highlights

  • Committee opening with Substitute Mayor Joan Hawkins introduction.
  • Approval of February meeting minutes.
  • RS 33441 (Lent) on R&D center expansion sent to print.
  • RS 32911 and 33141C1 (Blaylock) code cleanup bills approved.
  • RS 33386 and 33136 (Lenney) on voter affidavits and refugee resettlement approved.

Bills discussed

Duration: 39m ยท 14 participants

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