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ID H0045
ID H0045Amends existing law to provide that a governmental entity shall only display certain flags.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO FLAGS AND FLAG PROTOCOL; AMENDING SECTION 67-2303A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SHALL ONLY DISPLAY CERTAIN FLAGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Idaho state law to establish strict guidelines for flag displays on government properties. Specifically, the bill defines a "governmental entity" as any state, county, municipal, special district, or other political subdivision in Idaho. It mandates that only six types of flags can be displayed: the United States flag, official flags of governmental entities, official flags of U.S. states, official flags of U.S. military branches and units, the POW/MIA flag, and official flags of Indian tribes. The bill authorizes the Division of Veterans Services to create rules about flag protocol and location on state property. By declaring an emergency provision, the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which allows governmental entities time to adjust their current flag display practices to comply with the new restrictions. The legislation appears aimed at standardizing and limiting the variety of flags that can be displayed on government-owned properties across Idaho.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs (on 01/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0045/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0045.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0045SOP.pdf |
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