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Senator Kelly Anthony, R., District 27, told the committee the bill is intended to clarify portions of last year’s parental-rights law that some people misinterpreted and to add provisions such as a statute of limitations and guidance on how the law applies when a minor child is also a parent. “As the law was enacted, there was, in some corners of the state, confusion. And so this bill is meant to clarify those questions as to what the act actually did,” Anthony said.

The bill drew one virtual public commenter, who urged the committee to hold the bill rather than advance it. Nicole Bridal, identifying herself as a parent in District 11, said language on page 3 that expands the definition of “minor child” to include someone who is pregnant or already has a child is problematic. “This is basically saying a 13 year old who happened to get pregnant…would no longer be considered a minor child throughout this process,” Bridal said, adding concerns about how medical bills would be paid if parents were not notified.

Anthony responded that the draft addresses decision-making authority for health matters and is not about who pays medical bills. “This law…will have nothing to do with who pays for what. It’s just a decision-making piece as to who makes decisions with regard to a child in health care matters,” Anthony said, and agreed the language could be refined in the amending order.

Senator Adams moved that the committee send the bill to the fourteenth order for possible amendment; Senator Rucki seconded. The committee approved the motion by voice vote.

The amending order will allow sponsors and stakeholders to refine the language in the bill before it is returned for a committee vote. No final policy change was adopted by the committee during Thursday’s meeting; the bill’s proponents and opponents said they expect additional drafting and review in the amending process.

Votes at this hearing were procedural and limited to whether the bill should move to the amending order; no final passage vote on the bill itself occurred in committee.

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Representative Ted Hill, R., presented the measure and said it builds on other state actions to prevent ownership by foreign adversaries. Hill said the bill is modeled in part on Arkansas Act 636 and would require divestiture if a foreign adversary is determined to own agricultural land, forest land, water rights or mining claims in the areas described in the bill. He told the committee a foreign-adversary owner would be required to sell within 180 days or face foreclosure through the Attorney General; proceeds would be distributed to lienholders and costs, with a qualified whistleblower eligible for 30% of net proceeds.

Hill said the bill targets foreign adversaries defined by federal code — the sponsor cited countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, Cuba and Venezuela — and stressed the national-security rationale for the measure, arguing adversaries exploit small-footprint ownerships to conduct surveillance near ranges. “This is about Idaho’s defense and our nation’s defense,” Hill said.

Military witnesses described the training importance of southwestern Idaho. Colonel Kyle Carpenter of the Idaho National Guard said Mountain Home Range Complex is roughly the size of Vermont and supports combined live-fire exercises and training that cannot take place in most other areas. Lieutenant Colonel Travis Sligh, representing Mountain Home Air Force Base operations, said even small encroachments can have outsized impacts on training safety, effectiveness and operational security.

The Idaho Land Title Association’s representative, Bob Rice, testified against HB 3-56 on technical grounds and asked for cleanup of retroactive and invalidation language. Rice pointed to a provision that would declare existing deeds and contracts “invalid from the date of the adoption” unless otherwise provided; he said that creates conflicts with mortgages and lienholders and asked the committee to remove the subsection or clarify lienholder protections. Chair and committee members discussed retroactivity, disbursement priority and constitutional risk.

Representative Hill said the bill includes protections for lienholders and that the whistleblower provision is modeled on Arkansas law. He acknowledged the measure is targeted at “foreign adversaries” as defined by federal code and said the intent is deterrence and removal of covert surveillance access points near ranges and critical infrastructure.

Senator Adams moved and Senator Dan Hartog seconded that House Bill 3-56 be sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The motion carried on a voice vote; the chair recorded a no vote. The committee’s action advances the bill to the full Senate for further consideration, where sponsors and opponents may offer amendments addressing technical concerns such as deed and lien treatment, retroactivity and the timing and mechanics of divestiture.

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Senator Ben Toews, R., District 4, sponsored the bill and described it as designed to make Idaho’s institutions of higher education “places to seek truth and build relationships.” Toews told the committee the measure draws definitions and provisions from legislation enacted or proposed in other states and lists numerous prohibitions, including bans on preferential treatment in admissions and hiring tied to DEI, limits on offices that investigate or discipline students for protected speech, and prohibitions on requiring students to enroll in DEI-related courses unless part of a chosen degree program. Toews said the bill includes an enforcement process that allows staff or students to report violations, gives the attorney general an investigatory role and provides institutions a 30-day cure period before specified penalties may be applied.

The bill’s text, as presented to the committee, contains detailed definitions of terms such as “bias reporting system,” “diversity, equity, and inclusion office,” and “DEI-related course,” and identifies exemptions for academic research, creative works, Title IX and ADA-mandated training, and student organization activities.

Supporters and opponents gave prolonged testimony. The Idaho Freedom Foundation urged passage, calling for codified limits and enforcement measures. Supporters argued the bill would protect students from compelled ideology and preserve debate.

Opponents — including speakers from the American Association of University Women of Idaho, the National Organization for Women (NOW), veterans and other community members — argued the measure would roll back progress on equity, chill speech through threatened litigation, and impose heavy administrative and legal costs. Dr. Mary Mosley of AAUW-Idaho said the bill “is a blatant attempt to nullify all of the legislation passed since [the Civil Rights Act], which has given women the opportunity and the responsibility of full citizenship.” Janelle Wintersteen and others told the committee the bill’s broad terms and enforcement provisions would chill academic freedom and reduce campus services such as centers that provide support to veterans and survivors of assault.

Senator Ruckde voiced concern that the bill’s extensive definitions could create anxiety among campus employees and lead to overcorrection or unintended restrictions on ordinary campus activities. Chairman Guthrie said he appreciated sponsor negotiations but withheld his support, citing the bill’s definitions, legal ramifications and a two-year look-back provision that would require institutions to report prior practices as if the law had been in effect.

Senator Shippey moved and Senator Adams seconded that SB 11-98 be sent to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The motion carried on a voice vote; Senators Ruckde and Chairman Guthrie were recorded as voting no.

The bill’s enforcement provisions provide injunctive relief for students and staff and, if violations remain after the cure period, permit reductions to the operating budget of the offending unit rather than awarding monetary damages to private parties, according to the sponsor. The bill requires annual reporting to the Education committees and the attorney general’s office.

Proponents said the bill is intended to be corrective and narrowly tailored; opponents said the definitions are too broad and the measure could trigger litigation and reduce services for students. The committee’s action sends the bill to the full Senate for further consideration.

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Senate panel sends parental-rights clarification bill to amendment stage after parent raises concerns

Committee advances bill to force divestiture when foreign adversaries own strategic Idaho land near military ranges

Senate committee advances bill restricting campus DEI offices and bias-reporting systems after extensive testimony