Idaho Legislature Adjourns for 2025

Posted by Zach Forster on April 7, 2025

The 2025 Idaho legislative session is complete. Late Friday afternoon, the Idaho legislature concluded its 89-day session at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. This year’s session was marked by significant legislative actions, including substantial tax cuts, new funding for private schools, and the passage of a controversial “medical freedom bill.”

Traditionally, the legislature would have recessed for five days, waiting for Governor Little to act (sign, veto, or allow bills to become law without his signature) on all outstanding bills, then reconvene and officially adjourn for the year. However, with the ability for the legislature to call themselves back into session, they felt there was not much need to do this.

Success for Idaho Credit Unions:

Idaho credit unions had another very successful legislation session, passing key proposals that broadened their ability to accept public deposits, provided additional clarity to the Idaho Credit Union Act on registration, and passed critical fraud protection and elder abuse legislation. These items will be essential to the continued growth and value Idaho credit unions provide to their members.

Leadership Reflections:

House Speaker Mike Moyle (R-Star) and other lawmakers expressed satisfaction with the session’s outcomes, highlighting the collaborative efforts to advance Governor Little’s KEEPING PROMISES’ plan. Governor Little praised the legislature for its productivity and commitment to fiscal responsibility, tax relief, and common sense values.

Next Steps: 

Governor Little has five calendar days to sign or veto the remaining bills on his desk. If he doesn’t take action within this period, the bills automatically become law.

A more detailed legislative report will be sent out in the coming days, highlighting in greater detail legislative issues that had a direct or indirect impact on Idaho’s credit unions.

Posted in Advocacy on the Move, Idaho Advocacy.