Idaho
Idaho House lawmakers move forward with 'DOGE' bill
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho House approved House Bill 364 on Monday, with 42 in favor and 24 against, while 4 members were absent.
The bill is meant to establish the Department of Government Efficiency Legislative Task Force, designed to improve state governance by addressing inefficiencies that lead to unnecessary costs and delays.
The task force will include nine members — three from the House, three from the Senate, and three from the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee —appointed by July 1, 2025, with co-chairs from both chambers.
Its focus areas will encompass regulatory accountability, budget accountability, and improving government operations. The group will meet at least twice a year and can hold special meetings. The bill includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation, with the task force set to operate until Nov. 30, 2029.