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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