Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 15 Jan 26th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Cindy — Cindy, a pastor's wife who walks the bridge several times a week, is described as approaching and talking to a man who was about to commit suicide, ultimately preventing him from jumping off the bridge.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Presented the motion to dispense with further reading of House Bill 492 and began explaining the bill.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Requested unanimous consent to hold the remaining bill on the third reading calendar for one legislative day.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Moved that the House adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • Chris Mathias — Was referenced in the welcome to the University of Idaho students.
  • Chris Mathias — Seconded the motion to adjourn.
  • Q&FFA chapter students — Former students were introduced from the gallery along with their advisor, Mr. Edwards.
  • Jerald Raymond — Named as chairman for the House Agricultural Affairs Committee meeting notice.
  • Vito Barbieri — Named as chairman for the House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee notice.
  • Barbara Ehardt — Named as chairman for the House Local Government Committee meeting notice.
  • Joe Palmer — Named as chairman for the House Transportation and Defense Committee meeting notice.
  • Dale Hawkins — Named as chairman for the House Education Committee and House Health and Welfare Committee meeting notices.
  • Jaron Crane — Named as chairman for the House State Affairs Committee meeting notice.
  • Kyle Willie — Provided the Pledge of Allegiance from Garden Valley High School.
  • John Gannon — Seconded the motion to approve the journal.
  • Don Hall — Signed the letter regarding the substitute designation and was welcomed back.
  • Tom Bordy — Chaplain delivering the opening prayer.