Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 102, introduced by the State Affairs Committee, authorizes the Legislative Council of Idaho to form a committee to study the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution outlines the significant impact of the pandemic in Idaho, including over 500,000 suspected cases and more than 5,000 deaths. It highlights various actions taken by the state government, such as the declaration of a state of emergency, restrictions on public gatherings, the activation of the National Guard, and mandates for vaccinations among healthcare workers. The resolution also notes the financial strain on businesses and citizens due to government-imposed closures and restrictions.

The committee's investigation will focus on whether the actions taken by the state government during the pandemic infringed upon the constitutional rights of Idaho citizens, as outlined in the United States Constitution and the Idaho State Constitution. The committee is tasked with reporting its findings to the Second Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, which will include an assessment of any potential violations of state statutes or constitutional rights resulting from the government's pandemic response.