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SCR 107

LOCAL GOVERNMENT – States finding of the Legislature and recognizes the vital role of cities in Idaho and supports the prioritization of local control.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

SCR 107 endorses local control by cities and urges state agencies and the Governor to collaborate with municipalities on policies affecting housing, infrastructure, and public safe

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Bill Summary · SCR 107

Summary — SCR 107 (Sixty-eighth Legislature, 1st Regular Session — 2025)

Purpose

SCR 107 is a concurrent resolution recognizing the central role cities play in Idaho’s economy, infrastructure, and public safety, and expressing the Legislature’s support for prioritizing local control. It encourages state agencies, the Governor, and municipal governments to consult and collaborate when developing policies that affect cities, especially on housing, transportation, and public safety.

Key findings and provisions

  • States factual findings about Idaho municipalities, including:
    • 76.3% of Idaho’s population lives in cities.
    • Cities maintain 34,556 miles of roads (64.8% of the state’s road miles).
    • Over 71% of Idaho businesses are located in city limits.
    • Local governments spend over $1.1 billion annually on first responders.
    • Municipalities employ 2,716 patrol officers certified under Idaho POST—nearly seven times the number provided by the state.
  • Encourages collaboration and meaningful consultation between:
    • State agencies, the Governor, and municipal governments when developing policies that impact local communities.
  • Expresses legislative support for:
    • Upholding and reinforcing municipal decision-making authority (local control).
    • Enabling cities to address community-specific needs (housing, infrastructure, public safety).
    • Adequate local revenue tools to maintain services and infrastructure.
  • Affirmation that community-level decision-making produces effective, responsive outcomes.

Legal effect and fiscal impact

  • Classification: Concurrent resolution — non‑binding statement of policy.
  • Fiscal note: No appropriation required; no fiscal impact. The resolution does not change law, create mandates, or alter funding.

Who is affected

  • Primarily: municipal governments (cities), local elected officials, and municipal service providers (public safety, public works).
  • Secondarily: state agencies and the Governor (policy development and intergovernmental consultation).
  • General public: residents and businesses in Idaho cities may be affected indirectly through future policies informed by this resolution.

Procedural timeline & sponsors

  • Introduced/acted on multiple dates in early–mid 2025 (committee referrals and hearings in Feb–Mar 2025).
  • Senate action: Passed (recorded as 20 YES, 1 ABSENT).
  • House action: Passed by voice vote (June 24, 2025).
  • Primary sponsor listed as Gabbard; legislative co-sponsors include Senators and Representatives noted in the bill file. Companion measure: SR 88.

Practical effect

Because SCR 107 is a formal expression of legislative preference rather than law, its immediate effect is symbolic. It signals legislative intent to favor local decision-making and may influence future legislation, executive rulemaking, intergovernmental coordination, or funding priorities that affect cities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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