Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 15 Jan 26th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Kyle Willie of Garden Valley High School — Provided the Pledge of Allegiance for the day.
  • John Gannon — Seconded the motion to approve the journal.
  • Don Hall — Signed the letter regarding the substitute designation.
  • Cindy — Cindy, a pastor’s wife who regularly walks the bridge, noticed a man in distress, approached him, talked with him, and prevented him from jumping off the bridge in a suicide attempt.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Presented the motion and began explaining House Bill 492.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Explained that the bill would add a position to a council to ensure representation from people working directly with juveniles and probation matters.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Requested unanimous consent to hold the remaining bill on the third reading calendar for one legislative day.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Moved to adjourn the House until 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • Chris Mathias — Referenced in the welcome to the University of Idaho students.
  • Jerald Raymond — Identified as chairman of the House Agricultural Affairs Committee.
  • Vito Barbieri — Identified as chairman of the House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee.
  • Barbara Ehardt — Identified as chairman of the House Local Government Committee.
  • Joe Palmer — Identified as chairman of the House Transportation and Defense Committee.