Idaho Capitol Watch

House State Affairs Committee - Mar 03, 2026 - March 3, 2026

House State Affairs discussed RS 33605 (sexually explicit material clarification, introduced), HJM 17 (revisit Obergefell, passed 10-4 do pass), and HB 674

House State Affairs discussed RS 33605 (sexually explicit material clarification, introduced), HJM 17 (revisit Obergefell, passed 10-4 do pass), and HB 674 (telephone service discontinuance, do pass). Heated debate on HJM 17 focused on federalism vs. Obergefell precedent.

Key topics

  • RS 33605 Sexually Explicit Material
  • HJM 17 Obergefell Revisit
  • HB 674 Telephone Discontinuance
  • Marriage Definition Federalism
  • Supreme Court Precedent

Session highlights

  • Rep. Crane introduces RS 33605 with AG language fix.
  • Debate on 'sexually explicit taken as a whole' using Playboy/Bible examples.
  • Rep. Wisniewski presents HJM 17 to revisit Obergefell.
  • Rep. Church questions post-reversal marriage contract impacts.
  • Rep. Mickelsen skeptical of Supreme Court reopening settled cases.

Bills discussed

Duration: 56m ยท 9 participants

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