Idaho Governor Given Extended Deadline to Act on Final 2026 Bills

Idaho Governor Brad Little received an extended deadline to act on final bills from the 2026 legislative session after the Idaho Legislature adjourned for the year instead of taking a recess to await potential vetoes. Under the Idaho Constitution, adjournment—rather than recess—extends the governor's decision window from 5 days to 10 days. This action occurred in early April 2026, following the close of the legislative session. More than three dozen bills awaited Little's decision as a result of the extended timeline. Among the specifically identified measures were House Bill 516, which would restrict school payroll systems from collecting union dues, and a bill requiring teachers and doctors to notify parents if a minor student identifies as transgender. The governor's press secretary confirmed the deadline for Little to sign, veto, or allow bills to become law without his signature was April 14 at 5 p.m. As of the reporting, Little had not yet announced decisions on the pending legislation, and outcomes for the specific bills—including HB 516 and the transgender disclosure measure—remained undetermined. It is unresolved which of the more than three dozen bills the governor ultimately signed, vetoed, or allowed to pass without signature.