Senate Joint Memorial No. 114 is a resolution from the Idaho Legislature urging the United States Congress to take immediate federal action to stabilize the governance of intercollegiate athletics. The resolution highlights the economic and cultural significance of college sports, particularly emphasizing the contributions of Boise State University athletics, which has a substantial economic impact on the state and has achieved notable success in various sports. The memorial references President Trump's Saving College Sports Executive Order, which expresses concern over the threats facing collegiate sports due to recent legal changes affecting athlete compensation and recruitment.
The Idaho Legislature calls for Congress to enact targeted legislation that would create a uniform national framework for name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations, define student-athlete employment status, and ensure the preservation of women's and Olympic sports. The resolution stresses the need for clarity and predictability in the rules governing college athletics to prevent competitive imbalances and financial risks for public universities. It emphasizes that without federal intervention, there could be detrimental effects on athletic programs, escalating costs, and a decline in the benefits that college sports provide to local economies and communities.