Idaho · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026) · Bill
H 894: OPEN MEETINGS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings to permit recording of such meetings.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 894 is a bill introduced in the Idaho House on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: OPEN MEETINGS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings to permit recording of such meetings. Primary sponsor: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 281 Effective: 07/01/2026.
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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
- Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 281 Effective: 07/01/2026
- Delivered to Governor at 4:12 p.m. on April 1, 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 - 33-0-2AYES – Adams, Bernt, Bjerke(Bjerke), Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Lent, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Rabe, Ricks, Ruchti, Semmelroth, Shippy, Taylor, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Wintrow, Woodward, Zito, ZuiderveldNAYS – NoneAbsent and excused – Anthon, ToewsFloor Sponsor - HarrisTitle 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: State Affairs
- Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
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