The Idaho Senate convened on March 26, 2025, for Legislative Session Day 79, where several key items were addressed, including the adoption of House Joint Memorial 5 and the introduction of various bills.

The session began with a motion to dispense with the further reading of House Joint Memorial 5, which was unanimously approved. Senator Cole introduced the memorial, which expresses the legislature's opposition to the Lava Ridge Wind Project and requests federal intervention to prohibit the project. Following a brief debate, the Senate voted in favor of adopting the memorial, which will now be returned to the House of Representatives.

The Senate then advanced to the eleventh order of business, where several bills were introduced and read by number, author, and title only. Notable among these were Senate Bill 1190, which appropriates additional funds for the Public Utilities Commission, Industrial Commission, and State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2026; Senate Bill 1191, which allocates funds to the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources; and Senate Bill 1192, which provides additional funding for the State Liquor Division. All these bills were referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.

Senate Bill 1073, which revises provisions regarding solid waste collection systems in cities, was also read and will be moved to the twelfth order of business for a second reading.

As the session progressed, Senator Harris announced that the Senate would plan to move to the fourteenth order of business the following afternoon, urging members to submit their amendments by 10:00 AM. Senator Zietapro took a moment to introduce constituents in the gallery, highlighting their involvement in community prayer efforts.

The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 10:30 AM on March 27, which was passed without opposition. Overall, the meeting addressed significant legislative actions and set the stage for continued discussions in the coming days.