House Resolution No. 18, proposed by the Health and Welfare Committee, seeks to amend Rule 6 of the Rules of the House of Representatives in Idaho. The resolution outlines new regulations regarding the introduction of bills, stating that after the 36th day of the legislative session, only specific committees, including the State Affairs Committee and the Appropriations Committee, may introduce bills. Additionally, it establishes a limit of twelve bills per member for each legislative session, with provisions for lead sponsors and co-sponsors, and allows for the substitution of new bills under certain conditions without counting against the limit.
The resolution also includes stipulations regarding the reintroduction of bills that have previously failed, stating that no member may reintroduce the same or a substantially similar bill until after the next regular annual session. The Speaker of the House is granted the authority to exempt members from these limitations if necessary, and any such exemptions must be clearly indicated in the bill's statement of purpose. Furthermore, if a bill does not originate from a member's initiative, the source of the proposal must be disclosed, except when it comes from a constituent not affiliated with any lobbying entity.