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ID H0745
ID H0745Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of taxpayer funding of government unions.
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING; AMENDING TITLE 44, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 28, TITLE 44, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A DECLA- RATION OF POLICY, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF TAXPAYER FUNDING OF GOVERNMENT UNIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION; AMENDING SECTION 33-513, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A PROVISION REGARDING ATTEN- DANCE AT CERTAIN MEETINGS OF THE STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-1271, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND NEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS; AMENDING SECTION 33-1275, IDAHO CODE, TO PROHIBIT TAXPAYER FUNDING OF LOCAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING APPLICABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new provisions in Idaho law to prohibit taxpayer funding of government unions, defining terms like "government union" and "government union activities" to clarify what actions are restricted. It explicitly forbids public employers from using taxpayer money to support government unions through various means, such as deducting dues, increasing pay for union contributions, sharing employee information beyond legal requirements, or allowing union representatives to use paid leave for union activities, with some exceptions for first responders and specific conditions for representational activities. The bill also amends existing laws concerning school districts to prevent agreements that would use taxpayer funds to promote local education organizations, and it outlines penalties for violations, ranging from civil fines to larger penalties for knowing or repeated offenses, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0745/ |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0745SOP.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0745.pdf |
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