Find out what passed and what didn’t. A look back to the 2026 legislative session
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The 2026 legislative session in Idaho has concluded, with significant debates over budget cuts and policy bills. The session saw a mix of passed and failed bills, including those related to education funding, virtual education, and transgender bathroom restrictions.
The 81-day legislative session in Idaho ended last week. Key issues included budget cuts to address a revenue deficit. K-12 schools were largely spared, but colleges and universities face cuts. Policy bills included mandatory moments of silence in schools and new transgender bathroom restrictions. Some bills failed, but may resurface next year. The Governor has 10 days to act on bills, including those restricting teachers' union activities and virtual education reforms.
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