Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill
H 623: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to require Idaho public schools to establish policies providing for a daily moment of silence.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 623 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: EDUCATION – Adds to existing law to require Idaho public schools to establish policies providing for a daily moment of silence. Primary sponsor: EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 62 Effective: 07/01/2026.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION COMMITTEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 62 Effective: 07/01/2026
- Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
- Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- Signed by President; returned to House
- Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- Read third time in full – PASSED - 18-15-2AYES – Adams, Bjerke(Bjerke), Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Foreman, Grow, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Shippy, Toews, Zito, ZuiderveldNAYS – Bernt, Blaylock, Den Hartog, Galloway, Guthrie, Harris, Lenney, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Taylor, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woller(Rabe), WoodwardAbsent and excused – Anthon, VanOrdenFloor Sponsor - NicholsTitle apvd - to House
- Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education
- Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
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