Research and Legislation is the section of the nonpartisan Legislative Services Office that conducts research for legislators, drafts legislation, staffs legislative study committees, reviews administrative agency rules, and provides information on the legislative process and legislative history to the public and other state agencies. In addition to processing legislation, the staff tracks and publishes records of all action taken on introduced bills. After each session of the Legislature adjourns, staff prepares Session Laws for publication and proofs the ensuing Idaho Code Supplements for accuracy. The staff librarian maintains an extensive collection of materials in the Legislative Reference Library to assist both legislators and staff with research.
Staff / Contact
Email: LegislationContact@lso.idaho.gov
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Matt Drake Division Manager |
Banking/Finance Business and Employment Law (incl. Worker’s Compensation) Labor Legislative Compensation Occupational Licensing State Employee Insurance and Retirement (PERSI) Transportation (Aeronautics) |
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Linda Jensen Administrative Assistant |
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Ryan Bush Principal Legislative Drafting Attorney |
Civil Court Actions (except Family Law) Criminal Law Department of Correction Juvenile Corrections Liquor, Beer and Wine Uniform Laws |
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Peter Cook Senior Legislative Drafting Attorney |
Elections and Campaign Finance Estates/Probate/Trusts/Wills State Government Taxation – State, County and City Taxes |
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Monica Harrington Legislative Drafting Attorney |
City and County Government Education Planning and Zoning Property Urban Renewal |
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Alli Olson Legislative Drafting Attorney |
Agriculture Energy and Environment Gaming/Lottery Indian Affairs Natural Resources Oil and Gas Water Law |
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Kyle Slominski Legislative Drafter |
Administrative Rules Electronic Data and Technology (Social Media) Family Law and Child Protection Health and Welfare Insurance Medicaid Military and Veterans |
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Jennifer Kish Research & Legislation Information Liaison |
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Lara Disney Senior Editor |
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Olivia Johnson Senior Editor |
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Janni Wheeler Editor I |
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Dalton Montgomery Proofreader |
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Kate Hemingway Proofreader |
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Layce Silvey Legislative Librarian |
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Marissa Fischer Library Research Assistant |
Session Schedule
Library Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MST)
Interim Schedule
Hours for Legislature
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MST)
Closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for Lunch
(Note: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM may require badge access)
Public Hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (MST)
Location: C114 – first floor of the Capitol, just east of the State Street Entrance
The Legislative Research Library is part of the Idaho Legislative Services Office, Research and Legislation Division. We are non-partisan legislative support staff for the Idaho Legislature and provide research for Idaho state legislators. The library serves as the repository for legislative history records of Idaho laws. We are open to the public, so anyone may come in and research using the library’s materials. The library provides a reference service for the public and should not be considered a substitute for obtaining the professional services of an attorney.
The Legislative Research Library does not actively solicit book or archival record donations. Our space is limited, and our collection scope is narrow. However, we will consider accepting materials that have enduring historical research value relating to the laws of Idaho and the history of the Idaho Legislature. Prospective donated materials should be in a stable condition and should not require conservation. Unfortunately, we cannot provide monetary appraisals of prospective donations, and we cannot provide financial compensation for materials offered to the library.
The guides below were created to assist in researching legislative histories, both in the library and on the Legislature’s website.
We appreciate your interest in the Legislative Research Library.
Legislative Services Office
Research and Legislation Division
700 W. Jefferson St. • P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0054
P: 208-334-4834 | F: 208-334-2125