H0632

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.

Chamber Passed·2/16/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0632 amends existing law to protect public employees from adverse actions for communicating with the legislature and to establish procedures.

Idaho H0632 amends existing law to protect public employees from adverse actions for communicating with the legislature. It prohibits employers from restricting or disciplining employees for communicating in good faith with legislators. The bill also provides remedies for employees who face retaliation. Additionally, it establishes procedures for legislative public records requests, requiring agencies to respond within ten working days and to provide a substantive response or a notice of delay with a certain response date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–0 · Feb 16
Current
State Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

68 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

Feb 16

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Feb 13

11:00 AM

Second Reading Calendar

History

Feb 17

Senate

Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

Feb 17

Senate

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

Feb 16

House

Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 68-0-2