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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 Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted
  6. Did not advance

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

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.

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Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
EDUCATION COMMITTEEPrimary sponsorNot 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

  1. 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
  2. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
  3. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
  4. U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
  5. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
  6. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
  7. Referred to State Affairs
  8. Reported out of Committee, Returned to the Desk for re-referral
  9. Reported Printed and Referred to Education
  10. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source