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Summary of House Concurrent Resolution 18 (HCR 18)

Purpose and Intent

House Concurrent Resolution 18 (HCR 18) aims to designate the period from Mother's Day to Father's Day as Traditional Family Values Month in the state of Idaho. The resolution seeks to raise awareness about the challenges facing traditional families and to highlight the declining rates of traditional family structures in American society. It emphasizes the importance of traditional families as foundational to societal stability, health, and prosperity.

Key Provisions

HCR 18 includes several significant provisions:

  1. Designation of Traditional Family Values Month: Recognizes the period from Mother's Day through Father's Day as a time to celebrate and support traditional family values.

  2. Weekly Celebrations:

    • Week 1: Celebration of motherhood.
    • Week 2: Celebration of sons, brothers, and uncles.
    • Week 3: Celebration of grandparents.
    • Week 4: Celebration of daughters, sisters, and aunts.
    • Final Week: Celebration of fatherhood and marriage between a man and a woman.

  3. Recognition of Family Structure: Acknowledges the traditional family unit consisting of a mother, father, children, and extended family members as vital to community stability.

  4. Health Benefits: Highlights evidence-based benefits for children raised in traditional family settings, including improved physical and mental health outcomes.

  5. Encouragement for Community Involvement: Calls upon communities, schools, churches, businesses, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to participate in the celebration of Traditional Family Values Month.

Impact

The resolution is primarily symbolic and does not impose any legal obligations or require state funding. It is intended to foster community awareness and support for traditional family structures. The resolution does not create, repeal, or amend any state taxes or fees, thus having no fiscal impact on the General Fund or other state funds.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: March 19, 2025
  • Adopted by House: March 25, 2025
  • Passed by Senate: April 1, 2025
  • Delivered to Secretary of State: April 2, 2025

Conclusion

HCR 18 serves as a formal recognition of the importance of traditional family values in Idaho, aiming to promote awareness and support for families facing contemporary challenges. By designating a specific month for this purpose, the resolution seeks to encourage community engagement and reflection on the role of families in society.

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

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