Capitol Reflections

Capitol Reflections Week 12 - 2026

Dexton Lake recaps the twelfth and final week of the 2026 Idaho legislative session with a look back at some of the notable successes the Idaho Farm Bureau had with legislation we engaged in that became law this year, as well as a few losses. Also, a thank you to all the legislators for their hard work as well as the Farm Bureau members who took time to learn about the issues and reach out to their legislators.

Capitol Reflections Week 11 - 2026

Dexton Lake recaps week 11 of the Idaho legislative session with bills involving private property rights for landowners, property taxes, labeling requirements for lab-grown meat, Fish & Game rules on advanced hunting technology, large data centers and water usage, and reaffirming Idaho’s Water Rights in the Bear River Basin.

Capitol Reflections Week 10 - 2026

Dexton Lake recaps week 10 of the Idaho legislative session with a bill ensuring existing electricity ratepayers are not subsidizing new large-scale energy users, a bill that protects landowners from government employees entering their private property without permission or warrants, a bill to protect the use of working animals, a bill clarifying that operators of farm and construction equipment are not required to pull over when blocking traffic until a safe and reasonable turnout is available, and a bill that expands opportunities for Idaho food producers to more easily sell food directly to consumers.

Capitol Reflections Week 9 - 2026

Dexton Lake recaps week 9 of the Idaho legislative session with a bill dealing with changes to property tax laws, Fish & Game rules regarding the use advanced hunting technology, and a joint memorial urging congress follow Clean Water Act limits established by an Idaho case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.

Capitol Reflections Week 8 - 2026

Dexton Lake recaps week 8 of the Idaho legislative session with a bills dealing with Idaho sovereignty and the Federal Government, property rights protections, governance of county fair boards, and how very large electricity users connect to the grid.