The Idaho Senate on Feb. 20 adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 105, a nonbinding resolution stating legislative support for applying for federal funds that align with Idaho's stated pro‑life values to support adoption education and services.

"If there are funds that become available on a federal level that align with Idaho's pro life values, that we will be able to apply for those funds and specifically use some of them for adoption education, emotional support resources for birth moms...and other adoption related supports," Senator Van Orden said while opening debate in favor of the resolution. Senator Wintrow said she would support the resolution but urged a broader approach to reproductive health services, including contraception and reproductive‑health care, calling for a "balanced continuum" of services. Senator Zito supported the resolution but cautioned about long‑term reliance on federal funding and the potential strings attached.

After brief debate, the Senate adopted the concurrent resolution by voice vote. The transcript records the outcome, "The ayes have it," and indicates the resolution will be transmitted to the House of Representatives. The resolution is nonbinding and expresses the legislature's position about seeking federal funds for adoption‑related supports should such funds be available and compatible with the state's stated values.

The resolution does not appropriate funds; it asks the legislature and state agencies to consider applying for federal grants that would fund adoption education and supports if program requirements match the values the resolution outlines.