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- No material direct effect identified.
StateIdahoIntroduced
HCR 29: FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS – States findings of the Legislature and recognizes the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations that are overtly hostile to the people and institutions of the State of Idaho.
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HCR 29 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State at 12:54 p.m. on April 2, 2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
25OUT OF 100
Score:25/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality20%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion30%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislature is officially labeling the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations through a non-binding concurrent resolution.
Who is affected
The named organizations (Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR), the Muslim-American community, and state government stakeholders who may be influenced by this official legislative posture.
Requirements and enforcement
The resolution creates no direct legal requirements or mandates for the public or private sector.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Passed and delivered to the Secretary of State as of April 2, 2026.
Potential benefits
It provides a clear, official statement of the legislative majority's view on national and international ideological threats.
Risks and tradeoffs
The primary concern is the social impact of labeling specific organizations as 'terrorists' without a judicial proceeding, which could lead to increased societal polarization and community harassment.
What is still unknown
It is unknown how state agencies or public institutions will translate this resolution into operational policy or procurement decisions.
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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
Critical outlook
20%
Benefits
- Provides clear articulation of the legislature's current political stance.
- Reflects the priorities of the sponsoring committee.
- Formalizes legislative focus on ideological threats.
Risks
- Targets specific religious and civil rights organizations.
- Risk of increased discrimination against Muslim-American communities.
- Potential for public harassment of designated groups.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
30%
Benefits
- Offers a transparent, documented statement of legislative belief.
- Publicizes the legislature's investigative findings.
- Defines the scope of groups under scrutiny by the state.
Risks
- Lacks formal due process in the adjudication of terrorist labels.
- Uses legislative authority to stigmatize private organizations.
- Potential to influence agency dealings based on non-binding findings.
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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Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The resolution designates private entities as terrorist organizations without formal judicial or federal agency review processes.
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