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Votes and outcomes (selected):

- House Bill 3 21 (property removal/\"squatters\" bill): Passed the Senate, 35‑0. Sponsor: Senator Keizer. The bill clarifies sheriff complaint procedures and penalties; title approved and bill returned to the House.

- House Bill 2 91 (create high‑need student fund): Failed in the Senate, 17‑18. Sponsor: Senator Tara Blaylock. Bill would have created a last‑dollar reimbursement fund for districts' unusually high special‑education costs; the Senate voted to return the bill to the House.

- House Bill 3 52 (prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity K‑12): Passed the Senate, 29‑6. Sponsor: Senator Eric Carlson. Sponsor said human biology and counseling are unaffected; opponents raised concerns about teacher burden and child‑safety programming.

- House Bill 2 39 (parental notice/consent for certain instruction): Passed the Senate, 29‑6. Sponsor: Senator Sarah Nichols. Requires two‑week advance notice and written parental consent for defined lessons; school boards must adopt investigative procedures.

- House Bill 3 81 (taxation carve-outs/other tax provisions): Passed the Senate, 35‑0; title approved and bill returned to the House (reported by clerk; no extended floor debate recorded on March 25).

- House Bill 2 63 (taxation clarification regarding animal rescues): Passed the Senate, 35‑0. Sponsor: Senator Galloway. Clarifies that animal-rescue operations are a service and not subject to sales tax, with amendments to address city-run shelters.

- House Bill 174 (towing and storage overhaul): Passed the Senate, 35‑0 as amended. Sponsor: Senator Keiser. Amends towing and storage statutes and adds online notification and fee-schedule transparency.

- House Joint Resolution 6 (propose English as official state language on the ballot): Passed the Senate by more than two-thirds (30 in favor, 5 opposed). Sponsor: Senator Lenny. Resolution would place a constitutional amendment question on the ballot.

- House Concurrent Resolution 6 (Idaho support for Taiwan trade partnership): Adopted by the Senate (voice vote). Sponsor: Senator Burns. The resolution reaffirms Idaho’s trade ties with Taiwan.

- House Concurrent Resolution 8 (oppose BLM approval of Lava Ridge Wind Project): Adopted by the Senate (voice vote). Sponsor: Senator Cole. The resolution directs state agencies to participate in review processes and requests legal action if necessary.

- House Joint Memorial 5 (memorial to Congress re Lava Ridge): Adopted by the Senate (voice vote). Sponsor: Senator Cole. Memorial requests federal intervention to prohibit the Lava Ridge Wind Project.

Several other bills were read for first reading, referred to committees, or transmitted to the governor or the secretary of state as noted in the Senate journal. Bills that were enrolled and signed by the presiding officers were transmitted per routine procedure.

Details for each recorded vote are available in the official Senate journal and the clerk’s office. This roundup captures formal floor outcomes and basic sponsor descriptions recorded at the March 25 session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Legislative Session Day 79 Mar 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken on March 25, 2025, including passage or defeat of bills and concurrent/joint resolutions considered by the Idaho Senate.","taxTitle","2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho","taxId",77672,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107337,"Senate passes measure to clarify removal of unauthorized occupants from private property",213,985000,1198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870&start=985&end=1198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870/thumbnail_985000.jpg","/articles/6107337/Idaho/Senate-passes-measure-to-clarify-removal-of-unauthorized-occupants-from-private-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107337-6f816578b962c8b29fa10dff2f90e054/orig.mp4?Expires=1770584418&Signature=RUNu-9hAUkZcZdgD3zoYnmRzc16ATGjPfdTSAY2eY2BrMzJNakuSuev0PKN1UAxk8UZlsdaN2wAseNU4xdy~qHNZMaA~vSfN7hRBhsFgUH0jhzJKUugdfpzHK8j3UqOqks14FM8x6Fb42jtO5Lb4pBZwzlp6zLJHmbWOLbvOFjbX6tCYEPZI6QKLEGgGQHIjpU82OXdaVOhyd5zn4xghaoeJJyChbnTDivo6sLTT5b-IJ7G~k8ogs4W~aGHxPK6hnj9IWB3MT6OSDZMyYRy6IBF6V3dYDgckyoUCQLpohWvl2IM9mWCOgMVW9C3PPaK0nfSBr5iXd7kr7oO1LrnIfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate unanimously passed House Bill 3 21 on March 25, 2025, with a voice and roll-call tally showing 35 senators in favor and none opposed. The bill, described on the floor as a measure to streamline removal of unauthorized occupants, was placed before the Senate for final consideration and passed on third reading.

Senator Keizer, who presented the bill, said the measure allows property owners to file a complaint with the sheriff when certain statutory criteria are met and provides a template for the required documentation. The bill excludes current tenants or recent tenants with a written or oral contract, applying only to unauthorized persons. Keizer said the sheriff must determine whether an occupant is wrongfully present and that civil remedies would remain available if wrongful removal occurred.

Senator Keizer also said the measure creates misdemeanor and felony penalties for individuals who knowingly falsify ownership documents or who unlawfully advertise property for sale or rent.

The secretary called the roll after debate closed and announced 35 in favor, with no opposing votes. The bill passed and the title was approved; it will be returned to the House of Representatives for further processing.

Supporters said the bill clarifies procedure for law enforcement and property owners; floor remarks noted protections for tenants with legitimate contracts and civil remedies for wrongful removal.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 3 21 — Final Senate vote 35 yes, 0 no; result — passed.

House Bill 3 21 will be returned to the House of Representatives with the Senate’s concurrence.","House Bill 3 21, described by supporters as a \"squatters\" bill, passed the Senate 35‑0 to allow property owners to file complaints with law enforcement under specified criteria to remove unauthorized occupants.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107342,"Senate approves bill requiring parental notice and opt-in for certain instruction",1226,4262000,5488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870&start=4262&end=5488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870/thumbnail_4262000.jpg","/articles/6107342/Idaho/Senate-approves-bill-requiring-parental-notice-and-opt-in-for-certain-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107342-19b0884bbbff07c0a890df5e34d9ba34/orig.mp4?Expires=1770584418&Signature=YyTnK61Ubu2PQzwz1jGCrsG-WEMqVbTR4UP8nr4i0QVmobucKsiqdzm39sDAU1fVW2zcL6XtorR-JPqKZAiX-P17S3guysunTR3nLRtPuIFfld~ctSilzczFbsJVpzFFEOomQKZfQQ2QBTVZ311GLmVjJCXq6iJa8GtjAerOAhJT50pBrE9z4Y51fUPcXYdnRDQKOC8iesJK2VMMCoaAm2vy6J74u5MQZW-DDQlQ9thyqn-9KGNhfd6EUAZdhyeiTcIGzx8cnNLs~OSn8Rf38NLzawo3rHa4uwxotcwd7F2tWjZK6yX-Iyi2PLh41oWwltB-6gO~CWgZjV5z-jwRYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 2 39 on March 25, 2025, by a 29‑6 margin. The bill requires public schools to notify parents two weeks in advance of any instruction on specified sexual topics and to obtain written parental consent before students participate.

Senator Sarah Nichols, who opened debate on the bill, said the measure \"ensures parents remain the primary decision makers regarding their children's education on sensitive topics like human sexuality.\" Nichols said the law would narrow the covered material, require school boards to adopt investigation procedures for alleged violations and provide alternate instruction for students whose parents withhold consent.

Opponents argued the bill undermines local control and that grievances should be handled at the district level. One senator said the common remedy for local disputes is to work with the school board or change board membership, rather than running statewide legislation.

Supporters said parents should be notified and that the bill respects parental authority. Senator Lenny said the measure restores what he described as parental ownership of children’s education. Sponsors provided packets of testimony during floor debate.

The Senate roll call produced a final tally showing 29 in favor and 6 opposed. The bill will be returned to the House of Representatives with the Senate’s vote recorded.

Supporters framed the bill as a transparency and parental-rights measure. Critics warned that a statewide mandate could take authority away from locally elected school boards and might create unintended consequences for programs such as child-abuse-prevention lessons.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 2 39 — Final Senate vote 29 yes, 6 no; result — passed.","House Bill 2 39, which would require two-week advance notice and written parental consent before pupils receive instruction on defined sexual topics, passed the Senate 29‑6.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107347,"Senate approves ban on classroom instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity for K-12",411,2875000,3286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870&start=2875&end=3286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870/thumbnail_2875000.jpg","/articles/6107347/Idaho/Senate-approves-ban-on-classroom-instruction-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-for-K-12","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107347-bcc02710c9ff29782be8de0e0cbbffb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770584418&Signature=cNxQ1jcOH1a~Q9CeaoBPHlH~rocdFgjMZNqyepu8TrWYKhb8iKK3ld~Er~K7rQEBMFqGN6i9PN2d6Zno2SnsV4jCmqHqUm54Rvb3C6O25oPIbEN6qJOVKVQVFaWDHsCad54Av6LA20EL7shkCqAEPjl9ugH5eZjQcPIvtIS7w-bil~V3oFDJLuR3J9P4-~ohxqhLeypzrrGvGKTpg81i-XXMYtmcQdjjbbBg47boQDnarXqVd21tPpJpOM5wUwHH-pSdPAaTlJpNPbvGzv3UPMpK1RRLjx98pjh3zZrlrtl5xKoZNmukZo~xpn6HSrxbSbFXdvtwQHyIpuXSrvUIkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate approved House Bill 3 52 on March 25, 2025, voting 29 to 6 to require public schools to adopt procedures that prohibit formal classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for kindergarten through 12th grade.

Senator Eric Carlson, who opened debate as sponsor, said the measure \"prohibits classroom instruction by public school personnel on sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten through grade 12,\" while preserving instruction on human biology, anatomy and health.

\"I believe the best place for conversations on these topics are in the home, not the classroom,\" Carlson said, adding the bill does not restrict instruction on basic anatomy or health. Carlson also said counselors could still discuss these topics with students.

Senate opponents argued the measure burdens teachers, risks erasing students' lived experiences and could impede classroom discussion. Senator Hannah Wintrow asked for clarification about whether teaching the difference between boys and girls would be covered; Carlson answered that human biology and anatomy are not prohibited. One senator said the bill could limit child abuse prevention instruction and urged care to avoid interfering with protective education.

The vote followed floor debate and a roll call; the secretary announced 29 senators in favor and six opposed. The bill will be returned to the House of Representatives with the Senate’s concurrence.

Supporters described the bill as restoring parental primacy in sensitive classroom instruction. Critics said it could create new burdens on teachers and potentially limit age-appropriate safety lessons. The sponsors said school counselors and human biology instruction are not affected by the change.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 3 52 — Final Senate vote 29 yes, 6 no; result — passed.

House Bill 3 52 will be returned to the House of Representatives for final processing.","The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 3 52 to require school policies barring formal classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for kindergarten through grade 12.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6107352,"Senate rejects bill to create $3 million high-need student fund",1607,1236000,2843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870&start=1236&end=2843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2776812-f48369822e59578d42c1611cc27bb870/thumbnail_1236000.jpg","/articles/6107352/Idaho/Senate-rejects-bill-to-create-3-million-high-need-student-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107352-a8416e0927b8471697ba8533be898161/orig.mp4?Expires=1770584418&Signature=ZPyyJ0eb4D9F~yQDEAcY6v41UJPykedzJ3jdYCpzM85ph-vrNINY5e-UfcPDPK61vCMlMY~tOwdlpyid30MCaGB2B2Xod4Eg9xV5DH5pfEr3RyC1ftbHCW1D-UYJR9m~LJm1oF2ZaASqY4U81FK0efb-0E6XurFGsn8SbhwPq-OdDUim6NyyY~LfsrjMC0pAKJ6o52iRV5BlQiQA2xAFrfsP85Hz324JL90eRBmUN3bG~E6pG4tY5ynsjbgIoHPEk2hWlv1RMWl9CoiAIs8gH0RevKkPZf6EbujQ0WeifpY~t~aLpsrG969Um~bMcdayEBCR0Uu5UrfY5h2WStJXRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Idaho Senate voted 17 in favor and 18 against on March 25, 2025, defeating House Bill 2 91, which would have created a $3 million “high-need student fund” to reimburse school districts for unusually high special-education costs.

Supporters said the fund would reimburse districts only after they exhausted other funding sources. Senator Tara Blaylock, the bill’s sponsor, told senators the measure targets “students whose special education related costs exceed $15,000” and described real cases in her district in which districts absorbed costs for sign-language interpreters, behavioral interventionists, nursing support and assistive devices.

\"This bill helps school districts educate the small number of special needs students who fall under the category of high need,\" Blaylock said. \"It is a last dollar program.\" She said the fund would reimburse a percentage of costs beyond $15,000, cover 80% of remaining costs up to a statutory cap, and limit any single district to 5% of the fund in a year.

Opponents cautioned that the bill would add another funding stream and could expand over time. Senator Scott Nichols, who pressed the floor, said the state already has multiple special-education funding lines and an Office of Performance Evaluation estimate showed a much larger potential fiscal exposure. \"We're already appropriating over $3.3 billion to K‑12 education,\" Nichols said, arguing the measure risked government growth and duplication.

Other senators who spoke during debate framed the issue around local property taxes, federal funding uncertainty and the practical costs districts face when complying with federal special-education requirements. Senator Lamp warned districts already make up shortfalls from local property taxes, while Senator Van Orden noted federal changes could leave gaps the state must fill.

The roll call that concluded debate included a late change: Senator Adams asked to switch his vote from yes to no before the tally was announced. The secretary then announced the final count and returned the bill to the House.

The bill’s sponsor, Senate supporters and critics agreed on one point in debate: a small subset of students can trigger very large costs for districts. They differed on whether creating a state-level reimbursement program was the correct fiscal and policy response.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 2 91 — Final Senate vote 17 yes, 18 no; result — failed.

House Bill 2 91 will return to the House of Representatives with the Senate’s recorded vote.","The Idaho Senate voted 17-18 to defeat House Bill 2 91, a proposal to create a state reimbursement fund for school districts that face unusually high special-education costs.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key bills and resolutions from the March 25 Idaho Senate session

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Senate approves bill requiring parental notice and opt-in for certain instruction

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Senate rejects bill to create $3 million high-need student fund