Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 9: EDUCATION – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove language allowing for the Legislature to require school attendance and to add language regarding the right of the people to educate their children without government regulation outside of public schools.

Did not advance Last action March 5, 2026: Read Third Time in Full – FAILED - 44-25-1AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Hall(Stone), Harris, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Hostetler, Leavitt, Marmon, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Rasor, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Thompson, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Mr. SpeakerNAYS – Berch, Bingham, Cheatum, Church, Egbert, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Handy, Haws, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen(Athay), Nelsen, Pohanka, Raybould, Raymond, Rubel, Sauter, Veile, Weber, WheelerAbsent – GreenFloor Sponsor - HawkinsFiled in Office of the Chief Clerk

Plain-language summary

HJR 9 is a joint resolution introduced in the Idaho House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: EDUCATION – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove language allowing for the Legislature to require school attendance and to add language regarding the right of the people to educate their children without government regulation outside of public schools. Primary sponsor: EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Read Third Time in Full – FAILED - 44-25-1AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Ehardt, Ehlers, Erickson, Hall(Stone), Harris, Hawkins, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Hostetler, Leavitt, Marmon, Mendive, Miller, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Price, Rasor, Redman, Scott, Shepherd, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), Thompson, Vander Woude, Wisniewski, Mr. SpeakerNAYS – Berch, Bingham, Cheatum, Church, Egbert, Fuhriman, Furniss, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Handy, Haws, Manwaring, Mathias, McCann, Mickelsen(Athay), Nelsen, Pohanka, Raybould, Raymond, Rubel, Sauter, Veile, Weber, WheelerAbsent – GreenFloor Sponsor - HawkinsFiled in Office of the Chief Clerk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: EDUCATION COMMITTEE.