H0686

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding employment of relatives and to provide an exemption regarding the employment of certain relatives.

Complete·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0686 revises employment rules for relatives of public officials, allowing certain exceptions.

Idaho H0686 amends the state's bribery and corruption laws to revise the employment of relatives of public officials. It allows for the employment of relatives under specific conditions, such as when the city has fewer than 10,000 residents, the position requires specific qualifications, and the job opening has been publicly posted. The city council must approve the appointment in an open meeting, and the rationale for the appointment must be documented. The related individual cannot receive discretionary increases, bonuses, or promotions without city council approval in an open meeting.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 13

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 20

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 68 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 19

House

Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026

Mar 18

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker