Bill
Bill > S1234
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO EDUCATION; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AMENDING SECTION 1-505, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMEND- ING SECTION 33-101, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNI- VERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-107A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMENDING SEC- TION 33-107C, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMENDING THE HEADING FOR CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMENDING SECTION 33-3101, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE A TECHNI- CAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 33-3102, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMEND- ING SECTION 33-3104, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNI- VERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-3106, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 33-3113, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMENDING SECTION 33-3114, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE TECH- NICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-3116, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-3301B, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SEC- TION 33-3302, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMENDING SECTION 33-3701, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-3717A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 33-3726, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE HIGHER EDUCA- TION STABILIZATION FUND AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-3803, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVER- SITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 41-4002, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNI- CAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-2332A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AMENDING SECTION 67-5302, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORREC- TIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9203, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9801, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR LEWIS-CLARK STATE UNIVERSITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill formally changes the name of Lewis-Clark State College to Lewis-Clark State University, clarifying its status as a four-year institution without altering its mission or academic classification, and ensuring there are no new ongoing costs associated with this name change. The bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to reflect this name change, including provisions related to the distribution of legal reports, the governance of state educational institutions by the State Board of Education, optional retirement programs for university staff, the establishment of additional retirement plans, the chapter heading for Lewis-Clark State University, the establishment and powers of the university, the transfer and control of funds, references to previous names of the institution, appropriations from the normal school income fund, contracts for housing facilities, fees at state universities, the higher education stabilization fund, the definition of public postsecondary educational institutions, interagency contracts with state institutions of higher education, definitions within the personnel system, and the definition of state educational institutions. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Education (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1234/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1234.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1234SOP.pdf |
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