Bill Analyses and Ratings
Bill Information: H0798 – Repeal of Obsolete State Treasurer Investment Code
Bill Summary
House Bill 798 repeals Section 67-1210B of Idaho Code, which previously governed the State Treasurer’s authority to continue investing under securities lending agreements. The Legislature, acting under the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, determined this provision to be obsolete, outdated, or unnecessary following a comprehensive statutory review. The repeal is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, under an emergency declaration to ensure timely implementation.
The bill’s sole substantive change is the removal of Section 67-1210B from Idaho law. No replacement language is introduced, meaning the securities lending investment authority previously described in that section will no longer have a dedicated statutory home. By eliminating this dormant provision, the Legislature streamlines the Idaho Code and removes a section that no longer serves an active regulatory function.
Overall Assessment
House Bill 798 is a narrow statutory cleanup measure that removes a single obsolete provision from Idaho’s financial statutes. Its purpose is purely administrative — to eliminate dead-letter law that no longer serves a practical regulatory function. Because the bill introduces no new policy, alters no active program, and affects no government services or individual Idahoans, it has no meaningful impact on any of the evaluation metrics used to assess legislation.
All nineteen evaluation metrics received a score of zero, reflecting the bill’s complete neutrality with respect to substantive policy concerns. Whether the metric relates to citizen involvement, education, agriculture, law and order, or any other area, this bill simply does not engage with those topics in any direct or indirect way. The bill’s only effect is to make Idaho’s statutory code marginally cleaner and easier to navigate by removing an unnecessary provision.
Rating Breakdown
ARTICLE I. RESPONSIBILITY IN GOVERNMENT (0)
This bill removes an obsolete statutory provision under the Idaho Code Cleanup Act and has no effect on government accountability, transparency, or the responsible exercise of governmental authority. It introduces no new powers, obligations, or structural changes to government operations. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE II. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT (0)
House Bill 798 is a technical cleanup measure that removes a dormant statutory provision and has no bearing on citizens' ability to participate in or engage with government processes. It creates no new mechanisms for or barriers to civic involvement. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE III. EDUCATION (0)
This bill has no connection to education policy, funding, curriculum, or any related matter. The repeal of a defunct securities lending provision in the Idaho Code has no direct or indirect effect on Idaho's educational institutions or students. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE IV. AGRICULTURE (0)
House Bill 798 addresses a dormant financial statute and has no relevance to agriculture, farming, ranching, or related industries in Idaho. No agricultural programs, regulations, or interests are affected by this repeal. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE V. WATER (0)
This bill involves the removal of an obsolete securities lending provision and has no connection to water rights, water management, or water policy in Idaho. No water-related statutes, programs, or interests are implicated. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE VI. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT (0)
House Bill 798 is a statutory cleanup measure with no relevance to natural resources, environmental regulation, or conservation policy. The repeal of a defunct financial provision has no effect on Idaho's natural environment or resource management. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE VII. ENERGY (0)
This bill removes an obsolete provision from Idaho's financial statutes and has no connection to energy policy, energy production, or energy regulation in Idaho. No energy-related interests are affected by this repeal. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE VIII. IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORIES (0)
House Bill 798 has no bearing on the Idaho National Laboratories, their operations, funding, or related policy matters. The removal of a dormant securities lending statute is entirely unrelated to this metric. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE IX. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS (0)
This bill repeals a defunct statutory provision governing the State Treasurer's securities lending authority and has no effect on private property rights or related legal protections in Idaho. No property rights are created, diminished, or otherwise affected. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE X. STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS (0)
House Bill 798 is a narrow statutory cleanup measure with no connection to state or federal land policy, management, or ownership. The repeal of an obsolete financial provision has no implications for land-related matters. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XI. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (0)
This bill removes a dormant provision from Idaho's financial statutes and has no relevance to wildlife management, hunting, fishing, or related conservation matters. No wildlife-related policies or programs are affected. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XII. ECONOMY (0)
House Bill 798 repeals an obsolete securities lending provision that is no longer in active use and has no practical effect on Idaho's economy, businesses, or economic development. The removal of a dormant statute does not alter any active financial or economic regulatory framework. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XIII. HEALTH AND WELFARE (0)
This bill is a technical statutory cleanup measure with no connection to health care, public health, welfare programs, or related services in Idaho. The repeal of a defunct financial provision has no effect on the health or welfare of Idahoans. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XIV. AMERICAN FAMILY (0)
House Bill 798 removes an obsolete provision from Idaho's financial statutes and has no bearing on family policy, family structure, or matters affecting Idaho families. No family-related interests are implicated by this repeal. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XV. OLDER AMERICANS (0)
This bill is a narrow statutory cleanup measure with no relevance to the interests, programs, or protections affecting older Americans in Idaho. The removal of a dormant securities lending provision has no effect on senior citizens or related policy. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XVI. LAW AND ORDER WITH JUSTICE (0)
House Bill 798 removes an obsolete financial statute and has no connection to law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, or the administration of justice in Idaho. No law-and-order interests are affected by this repeal. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XVII. NATIONAL DEFENSE – SECURING THE BORDER (0)
This bill is a technical statutory cleanup measure with no relevance to national defense, border security, or related policy matters. The repeal of a defunct financial provision has no implications for defense or immigration concerns. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XVIII. ELECTION OF JUDGES AND IDAHO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (0)
House Bill 798 removes a dormant provision from Idaho's financial statutes and has no connection to the election, appointment, or retention of judges or Idaho Supreme Court justices. No judicial selection matters are affected by this repeal. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.
ARTICLE XIX. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (0)
This bill is a narrow statutory cleanup measure with no bearing on religious liberty, the free exercise of religion, or related constitutional protections. The removal of an obsolete financial provision has no effect on religious freedom in Idaho. The bill receives a score of 0 as it is neutral with respect to this metric.