Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill
H 638: ELECTIONS – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a presidential primary election.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 638 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ELECTIONS – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a presidential primary election. Primary sponsor: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE AFFAIRS 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
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 45-23-2AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Burgoyne, Cannon, Church, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Ehlers, Fuhriman, Galaviz, Gannon, Hall(Stone), Handy, Harris, Haws, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Mathias, Miller, Mitchell, Nelsen, Palmer, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Price, Rasor, Raybould, Redman, Rubel, Sauter, Shepherd, Vander Woude, Veile, Weber, Wheeler, Wisniewski, Mr. SpeakerNAYS – Bruce, Cayler, Cheatum, Egbert, Ehardt, Erickson(Larsen), Furniss, Garner, Hawkins, Hostetler, Leavitt, Marmon, McCann, Mendive, Mickelsen, Monks, Raymond, Scott, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(13), Tanner(14), ThompsonAbsent – Green, ManwaringFloor Sponsor - HarrisTitle apvd - to Senate
- Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing