Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoEnacted
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.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
H 932 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 04/02/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a process to place an advisory question on the state ballot asking voters to select an official state gun for Idaho.
Who is affected
Idaho voters who participate in the upcoming ballot cycle.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates the inclusion of the advisory question on the next state ballot.
Costs and funding
Not stated, though there is an inherent administrative cost to printing and administering additional ballot items.
When it takes effect
Effective April 2, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides a formal opportunity for public participation in the selection of a state symbol.
Risks and tradeoffs
The measure is purely advisory and does not compel legislative action, leading to questions regarding the efficiency of such public expenditures.
What is still unknown
The exact wording of the ballot question and the specific guns eligible for selection are not stated in the available source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides a mechanism for public input on state symbols
- Reinforces state historical or cultural identity
- Fosters civic engagement through direct ballot participation
Risks
- Potential for public trivialization of the legislative process
- Does not address urgent substantive social issues
- Symbolic focus on weapons may polarize public sentiment
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases voter participation in selection processes
- Utilizes a democratic mechanism for state symbols
- Provides transparency regarding legislative focus
Risks
- Advisory status may be viewed as an inefficient use of public resources
- Lacks any binding legislative enforcement power
- Does not require follow-up legislative action
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill is purely advisory and creates no binding legal or policy changes.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary and does not contain full bill text.
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Where it stands
Official recordReported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 04/02/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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