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H 932

STATE GUN – States findings of the Legislature and provides for an advisory question regarding the state gun of Idaho to be placed on the ballot before the voters.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho bill authorizes a non-binding voter advisory question on whether the state should designate an official state gun symbol.

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 04/02/2026
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Bill Summary · H 932

Legislative bill overview

H 932 directs the Idaho Legislature to place an advisory ballot question before voters asking whether Idaho should designate an official state gun. The bill includes legislative findings supporting the adoption of a state gun and establishes the process for this public referendum.

Why is this important

State symbols serve as official representations of a state's identity and heritage. This measure would let Idaho voters directly decide whether to add a firearm to the state's official symbols (joining existing symbols like the state bird and tree), potentially reflecting the state's cultural values around Second Amendment rights and outdoor traditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic significance of guns: Opponents may argue that designating a state gun elevates firearms in ways that seem inappropriate for official state symbols, while supporters may view it as recognizing Idaho's hunting and constitutional heritage
  • Divisiveness and polarization: Gun-related measures often split voters along ideological lines; critics question whether state resources should be used for advisory questions on politically divisive topics
  • Procedural concerns: Some may view advisory ballot measures as non-binding gestures that consume voter time and election resources without legislative obligation to act on results

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

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