H0510

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect public employees from certain adverse actions, to provide certain remedies for violations, and to provide special procedures for public record requests by the Legislature and legislative staff.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0510 amends state law to protect public employees from retaliation for communicating with the legislature and establishes procedures for.

Idaho H0510 amends existing law to protect public employees from adverse actions for communicating with the legislature and legislative staff. It provides remedies for violations, including injunctive relief and actual damages. The bill also establishes special procedures for public records requests by the Legislature and legislative staff, requiring agencies to respond in good faith within 15 working days. The act declares an emergency and will be in full force and effect from July 1, 2026.

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State Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 10

9:00 AM

House State Affairs Committee

Feb 6

9:00 AM

House State Affairs Committee

History

Jan 22

House

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

Jan 21

House

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing