2026 - HR 20 - Political Violence

Bill Text:

House Resolution No. 20, introduced by the State Affairs Committee, expresses the Idaho House of Representatives' condemnation of political violence and honors the lives and legacies of its victims. The resolution highlights the importance of open and respectful political discourse as a foundation of a free society and acknowledges the troubling rise in political violence across the United States. It specifically references the recent murders of political figures, including activist Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, emphasizing that such acts of violence are unacceptable and detrimental to civil society.

Furthermore, the resolution commends law enforcement and emergency personnel for their efforts in addressing these violent acts and calls upon all Idahoans, regardless of their backgrounds or political affiliations, to reject political violence. It encourages a recommitment to respectful debate and the upholding of American values, urging citizens to honor one another as fellow Americans in the pursuit of a more civil and respectful political environment.