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POM-98. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho requesting that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and any other federal agencies partaking in the
federal permitting process to clean Camas Creek, promptly
process and authorize the forthcoming permit application; to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Senate Joint Memorial No. 104
Whereas, the Camas National Wildlife Refuge (Camas NWR)
lies in southeast Idaho and contains approximately 11,000
acres of land managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service; and
Whereas, the Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area (Mud Lake
WMA) is adjacent to the Camas NWR and contains approximately
11,500 acres of land managed by the Idaho Department of Fish
and Game; and
Whereas, the Camas NWR is hydraulically connected to the
Mud Lake WMA through Camas Creek, which flows through the
Camas NWR, eventually ending in Mud Lake; and
Whereas, historically, Mud Lake was seasonally flooded when
Camas Creek would overflow and create temporary wetlands,
which would progressively recharge the aquifer lying
underground; and
Whereas, currently, agricultural fields now occupy areas
that were historically covered by seasonal wetlands; and
Whereas, such agricultural operations are dependent on
valid, existing water rights to appropriate water from or
near Mud Lake; and
Whereas, over the years, Camas Creek has become obstructed
by willows and sedimentation building up such that water is
not being properly delivered to the Mud Lake water users; and
Whereas, the federal permitting process to simply clean the
Camas Creek is a slow, cumbersome process, which would
further injure Idaho water right holders; and
Whereas, state permitting processes are much less onerous
and time-consuming while achieving the same level of
protection; and
Whereas, both the Camas NWR and the Mud Lake WMA are
managed as wildlife sanctuaries for migratory and non-
migratory birds and big and small game animals; and
Whereas, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has
successfully managed the Mud Lake WMA for decades, with the
assistance of federal Pittman-Robertson wildlife restoration
funds; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the members of the First Regular Session of the
Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the Senate and the House of
Representatives concurring therein, that the Legislature
requests that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and any
other federal agencies partaking in the federal permitting
process to clean Camas Creek, promptly process and authorize
the forthcoming permit application. Be it further,
Resolved that the Legislature requests that the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and the Idaho Department of Fish and
Game work together to transfer ownership and administration
of the Camas National Wildlife Refuge to the Idaho Department
of Fish and Game for incorporation into the Mud Lake Wildlife
Management Area so that the entire area can be more
effectively and efficiently managed. Be it further,
Resolved that the Secretary of the Senate be, and she is
hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this
Memorial to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives of Congress, to the
congressional delegation representing the State of Idaho in
the Congress of the United States, and to the incoming
director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
POM-99. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho requesting that Idaho's Governor, Attorney
General, and congressional delegation work cooperatively with
incoming cabinet officials to ensure they implement laws and
regulations consistent with the President's agenda and to
facilitate the permitting of critical mineral development and
processing production of these minerals; to the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources.
Senate Joint Memorial No. 102
Whereas, the Legislature of the State of Idaho recognizes
the importance of the domestic mining industry to the
nation's manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and food
security; and
Whereas, Idaho contains a number of critical minerals such
as molybdenum, cobalt, antimony, copper, phosphate, rare
earths, uranium, gold, and silver. Because these minerals
cannot be produced synthetically, they must be mined and
processed. Outside of the United States, most of these
minerals are produced by countries whose interests are not
aligned with the United States and/or do not require minimum
environmental standards; and
Whereas, Idaho has a number of mines, considerable mineral
exploration, and several phosphate processing facilities that
are the backbone of state and local economies. These
operations provide high-quality products for the United
States, such as phosphate fertilizer for national food
security, and thousands of high-paying jobs and also support
many other vital local community industries and services; and
Whereas, over the past decade, Idaho companies have
expended millions of dollars to improve the environment and
implement best-in-industry practices and innovative solutions
to protect Idaho's natural resources. Such efforts have been
effective and successful; and
Whereas, the Legislature applauds the current
administration for its commitment to cut bureaucratic red
tape, expedite permitting on federally managed lands, and
ensure that domestic companies can continue to operate and
mine in a predictable and cost-effective manner, thus
benefiting the country's economy; and
Whereas, the federal government is vital to the
continuation of the mining and mineral industry as most of
these critical mineral deposits are located on federally
managed lands. Idaho companies need efficient and predictable
permitting processes for mines and processing facilities,
including mine permits and land exchanges and acquisitions.
Unfortunately, well-intended environmental laws have been
weaponized by certain groups to delay, thwart, and end
domestic mining and mineral processing production. These
misguided efforts have caused bureaucratic inaction and
overreach resulting in environmental studies and
administrative records that can reach upwards of 100,000
pages and take decades to complete; and
Whereas, after these exhaustive administrative processes
are completed, companies still face uncertainty given the
prospect of costly litigation, unfavorable court decisions,
and presidential administrations that may altogether decline
to defend these critical decisions. The tension caused by the
byzantine and antiquated administrative process has reached
the United States Supreme Court through the Amicus Brief of
the State of Idaho, et al., in State of Utah v. United States
of America, Docket No. 220160; and
Whereas, there are several federal agencies involved in the
permitting and oversight of mineral development and
processing, including the United States Department of the
Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the
Environmental Protection Agency. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the members of the First Regular Session of
the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the Senate and the House
of Representatives concurring therein, that the Idaho
Legislature requests that Idaho's Governor, Attorney General,
and congressional delegation work cooperatively with incoming
cabinet officials to ensure they implement laws and
regulations consistent with President Trump's agenda and to
facilitate the permitting of critical mineral development and
processing production of these minerals; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature requests that Idaho's
Governor, Attorney General, and congressional delegation work
with the current administration to examine the relevant
federal statutes, such as the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., and the
National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.,
and take any and all legislative, executive, and judicial
action necessary to remove roadblocks that impede the
production and processing of critical minerals in Idaho. This
request also extends to state agencies that are involved in
the leasing, permitting, and regulation of the mining and
mineral processing industry; and be it further
Resolved, That the Idaho Legislature recognizes the
critical tipping point in this country's efforts to
domestically produce vital goods and services. It appreciates
past efforts and requests the continued and focused efforts
of Idaho's Governor, Attorney General, and congressional
delegation to ensure that Idaho's mining and mineral
processing industry continues to remain a vital cornerstone
of the state's economic makeup; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be, and she is
hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this
Memorial to the President of the United States, the Senate
and the House of Representatives of the United States in
Congress Assembled, and to the congressional delegation
representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the United
States.
POM-100. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho commending the approval of the Stibnite Gold
Project and encouraging the administration and the State of
Idaho to dedicate the necessary attention and resources to
ensure the Stibnite Gold Project completes necessary
permitting and enters into development without undue delay;
to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Senate Joint Memorial No. 103
Whereas, Idaho, The Gem State, hosts abundant mineral
resources that have been and continue to be an integral part
of Idaho's economy and American prosperity; and
Whereas, the Stibnite Mining District in central Idaho is
rich with gold, antimony, tungsten, and silver and has hosted
mining activity for nearly a century after it was discovered
at the turn of the 20th century; and
Whereas, during World War II, the mine site produced
approximately half of the tungsten and up to 90% of the
antimony for the United States war effort; and
Whereas, because the mine was abandoned before modern
regulations guaranteed cleanup, the Stibnite Mining District
was left with severe environmental legacies that continue to
degrade water quality and the environment of Idaho; and
Whereas, today, the Stibnite Mining District still holds a
significant reserve of 4.8 million ounces of gold and 148
million pounds of antimony; and
Whereas, the United States has urgent national defense
needs for a secure antimony supply; and
Whereas, Perpetua Resources' Stibnite Gold Project has the
only identified domestic reserve of antimony, which could
satisfy about 35% of domestic antimony demand in the first
six years of production and fulfill long-term United States
defense needs for antimony trisulfide; and
Whereas, currently, China, Russia, and Tajikistan control
90% of the world's antimony supply; and
Whereas, in 2024, the Chinese Communist Party restricted
all antimony exports to the United States; and
Whereas, Perpetua Resources designed the redevelopment of
the Stibnite Mining District to improve the environmental
conditions previously left behind and took great care to
incorporate the needs and perspectives of Idaho communities
into the design of the Stibnite Gold Project, including
making project modifications to address the concerns of
nearby residents, to accommodate recreation interests, to
reduce the project footprint, and to leave environmental
conditions better than they are today; and
Whereas, Perpetua Resources will invest approximately $2.2
billion in the construction of the Stibnite Gold Project,
which will
include upgrades to Idaho's power and road infrastructure,
employ over 500 people annually throughout the mining
operations, and spend more than $220 million annually in
operational expenses throughout the life of the mine,
supporting Idaho's local and state economy; and
Whereas, Perpetua Resources has already invested over $19
million in early site cleanup activities to help improve
water quality in the region; and
Whereas, Perpetua Resources has and will continue to
dedicate valuable resources back to Idaho's local communities
and pave the way for responsible mining projects in the State
of Idaho; and
Whereas, after nearly a decade of consultation, scientific
evaluation, and analysis, including the evaluation and
analysis of reasonable alternatives, the United States Forest
Service issued a Final Record of Decision supporting Perpetua
Resources' proposed mine plan on January 3, 2025; and
Whereas, the critical minerals produced by the Stibnite
Gold Project will be vital to our nation's energy and
national security and the State of Idaho has coordinated the
permitting process between state agencies; and
Whereas, the Final Record of Decision found that mining
operations and closure activities will open currently
inaccessible habitat for salmon and other fish species,
improve water quality and river habitat, and uplift
environmenta1 conditions, including cleaning up various
legacy contamination at the abandoned mine site; and
Whereas, the selection of the Burntlog Route as the primary
mine access route prioritizes transportation safety, reduces
potential impacts to the residents of Yellow Pine, utilizes
existing routes as much as possible, and reduces potential
risks to Idaho's scenic rivers and wetlands; and
Whereas, Perpetua Resources will provide financial
assurances to the State of Idaho and the federal government
to ensure environmental reclamation for the Stibnite Gold
Project is completed; and
Whereas, this Final Record of Decision solidifies America's
unwavering dedication to secure a domestic mineral supply
chain while also exhibiting environmental stewardship: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, by the members of the First Regular Session of
the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the Senate and the House
of Representatives concurring therein, that the Legislature
commends the approval of the Stibnite Gold Project and
encourages the Trump administration and the State of Idaho to
dedicate the necessary attention and resources to ensure the
Stibnite Gold Project completes necessary permitting and
enters into development without undue delay; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Legislature requests that Idaho state
and federal agencies complete careful and expeditious
permitting for critical and strategic mineral projects in the
United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be, and she is
hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this
Memorial to the President of the United States, the President
of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
of Congress, the congressional delegation representing the
State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States, the
Secretary of Agriculture, the Commanding General of the Army
Corps of Engineers, the Secretary of the Interior, the
Secretary of Commerce, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Governor of Idaho, and to the Idaho
Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
POM-101. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho respectfully urges the United States Congress
to establish a dedicated federal reimbursement or block grant
program to assist states in covering the costs of educating
students residing in the United States regardless of
immigration status and that such funding should be designed
to supplement, not supplant, existing Title I and Title III
ESEA allocations and should reflect actual per-pupil
expenditures incurred by the State of Idaho; to the Committee
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
House Joint Memorial No. 20
Whereas, the State of Idaho is constitutionally obligated
to maintain a general, uniform, and thorough system of
public, free common schools; and
Whereas, federal immigration policy and enforcement are
powers vested exclusively in the United States Congress; and
Whereas, pursuant to the decision of the United States
Supreme Court in Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982), states
are required to provide access to public K-12 education to
students residing within their borders regardless of
immigration status; and
Whereas, the fiscal responsibility for complying with such
federal constitutional requirements rests primarily with
state and local governments, without a dedicated federal
funding stream tied to immigration status or lawful presence;
and
Whereas, the average per-pupil expenditure in the State of
Idaho is approximately $11,000 per student per year, and the
aggregate cost to Idaho of educating students whose presence
in the United States is governed by federal immigration
policy represents a significant and ongoing financial
commitment borne primarily by state and local taxpayers; and
Whereas, students requiring English language acquisition
services, remedial instruction, and supplemental academic
supports often generate additional instructional costs beyond
base per-pupil funding; and
Whereas, federal funding under Title I of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), intended to support low-
income students, and Title III of ESEA, intended to support
English learners, does not fully reimburse states or school
districts for the actual costs of providing required
services; and
Whereas, the allocation formulas under Title I and Title
III of ESEA are not designed to offset the full fiscal impact
on states arising from federal immigration policy decisions
or constitutional requirements; and
Whereas, Idaho's local school districts must balance
constitutional educational obligations with limited state and
local revenues, creating measurable budgetary pressures that
may affect staffing levels, class sizes, and program
offerings for all students; and
Whereas, principles of fiscal federalism support the
proposition that when federal policy decisions generate
substantial financial obligations for states, the federal
government should provide commensurate funding support. Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the members of the Second Regular Session of
the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of
Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that:
(1) The Idaho Legislature respectfully urges the Congress
of the United States to establish a dedicated federal
reimbursement or block grant program to assist states in
covering the costs of educating students residing in the
United States regardless of immigration status. Such funding
should be designed to supplement, not supplant, existing
Title I and Title III ESEA allocations and should reflect
actual per-pupil expenditures incurred by the State of Idaho;
(2) Congress should review and revise federal education
funding formulas to ensure that states disproportionately
impacted by federal immigration policy receive equitable
fiscal support; and
(3) Congress should commission a comprehensive fiscal
impact study evaluating the aggregate cost to states of
complying with federal constitutional and immigration-related
educational obligations. Be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed
to forward a copy of this Memorial to the President of the
United States, the President of the United States Senate, the
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the
Secretary of State of the United States, and the
congressional delegation representing the State of Idaho in
the Congress of the United States.
POM-102. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho supporting federal efforts to eliminate the
U.S. Department of Education and urging the United States
Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts; to the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
House Joint Memorial No. 19
Whereas, the Tenth Amendment to the United States
Constitution reserves to the states powers not delegated to
the federal government, and education is not enumerated as a
responsibility of the federal government; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Education's creation in
1980 has led to significant federal overreach in education
through burdensome regulations and one-size-fits-all
mandates, many left unfunded despite the department's annual
budget of $60 billion; and
Whereas, as the least regulated state in the nation, Idaho
would welcome the opportunity to extend its red tape
reduction efforts to the field of public education where it
is desperately needed; and
Whereas, states and local communities possess unique
knowledge of their students' educational needs and are best
positioned to develop the curriculum and policies that
reflect their values and priorities; and
Whereas, President Trump has publicly expressed a desire to
eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and rightfully put
the states back in charge of education; and
Whereas, the elimination of the U.S. Department of
Education is not only a constitutional necessity, but will
also cause taxpayer dollars to be spent more efficiently and
lead to better student outcomes. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the members of the Second Regular Session of
the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of
Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that the
Legislature supports federal efforts to eliminate the U.S.
Department of Education and urges the United States Congress
to fully cooperate with these efforts. Be it further
Resolved that the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed
to forward a copy of this Memorial to the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of
Congress and to the congressional delegation representing the
State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States.
POM-103. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho strongly urging the United States Congress to
pass and fully fund legislation that fulfills the federal
commitment to provide up to 40% of the national average per-
pupil expenditure for the excess cost of educating children
with disabilities under IDEA; to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
House Joint Memorial No. 11
Whereas, in 1975, Congress enacted the Education for All
Handicapped Children Act,
now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA), guaranteeing that children with disabilities receive
a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive
environment; and
Whereas, before the enactment of IDEA, many children with
disabilities were placed in restrictive settings and provided
only minimal food, clothing, and shelter. The children's
families were not afforded the opportunity to take part in
planning or placement decisions for their child; and
Whereas, with IDEA's passage, Congress committed to provide
up to 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure in
federal funding toward the “excess cost” of educating
children with disabilities. This formula has remained a
central feature of IDEA funding; and
Whereas, in the nearly 50 years since IDEA's passage, the
federal government has never met this 40% funding commitment;
and
Whereas, according to the Congressional Research Service
and other analyses, current federal IDEA funding covers only
a fraction of the 40% originally committed in the law.
Federal IDEA funding in Idaho is approximately 12%; and
Whereas, the continual shortfall in federal IDEA funding
has placed a growing financial burden on taxpayers, school
districts, families, and state legislatures, undermining the
law's promise and limiting resources available for students
with disabilities; and
Whereas, parents, advocates, and legislators have
repeatedly advocated for legislation requiring Congress to
meet its long-standing commitment through mandatory, regular
increases in IDEA funding; and
Whereas, students with disabilities become adults within
communities, and improved outcomes for students with
disabilities strengthen the community by preparing them to
contribute as members of the future workforce, engaged
citizens, and parents of future generations; and
Whereas, in recent reintroductions, the IDEA Full Funding
Act has garnered bipartisan support and broad backing from
national organizations, reinforcing the urgency of fulfilling
the original federal commitment; and
Whereas, fully funding IDEA is not only a moral and legal
obligation but also a wise financial investment because
stable and adequate federal support helps esnure high-quality
special education services, improves outcomes for students
with disabilities, and relieves pressure on taxpayers and
state and local education budgets. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the members of the Second Regular Session of
the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of
Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that the
Idaho Legislature strongly urges the United States Congress
to pass and fully fund legislation that fulfills the federal
commitment to provide up to 40% of the national average per-
pupil expenditure for the excess cost of educating children
with disabilities under IDEA. The Legislature encourages
Idaho's congressional delegation to support increasing
mandatory, sustained federal IDEA funding so that the 40%
target is reached within a reasonable, defined timeline. The
Legislature calls on the President of the United States to
endorse fully funding IDEA and to propose in the President's
annual budget the mandatory increases necessary to meet the
40% commitment. Be it further
Resolved that the Legislature directs the Idaho
Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an annual
overview of how federal IDEA funding supports Idaho's
commitment to high-quality, inclusive special education
services, including examples of effective practices,
innovative supports, and areas where increased federal
investment would enhance sustainability and long-term program
strength. Be it further
Resolved that the Legislature encourages the United States
Department of Education to provide clear, accessible
information about nationwide and statewide IDEA funding
levels that will help Idaho continue to plan proactively,
celebrate progress, and advocate for Congress to fulfill the
long-standing federal funding commitment. Be it further
Resolved that the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed
to forward a copy of this Memorial to the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of
Congress, to the congressional delegation representing the
State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States, to the
President of the United States, to the Idaho Superintendent
of Public Instruction, and to the United States Secretary of
Education.
POM-104. A joint memorial adopted by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho encouraging the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue collaboration with Idaho
and other state insurance regulators to provide clear
guidance regarding federal and state oversight
responsibilities related to Medicare Advantage plans and
guidance regarding changes to producer compensation
structures after plan approval and its impact on consumer
access and market stability; to the Committee on Finance.
House Joint Memorial No. 16
Whereas, Idaho seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries
rely on access to affordable Medicare and prescription drug
coverage that meets their health care needs; and
Whereas, federal law provides a limited annual enrollment
period during which Medicare beneficiaries must select health
coverage options for the upcoming plan year; and
Whereas, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) oversees Medicare Advantage plans, including plan
approval, bid review, and federal program requirements; and
Whereas, the Idaho Department of Insurance regulates
insurer licensure, solvency, and market conduct within the
State of Idaho, including Medicare Supplement products and
insurance producer activity; and
Whereas, effective Medicare oversight relies on clear
coodination between federal regulators and state insurance
regulators; and
Whereas, CMS and the Idaho Department of Insurance maintain
a memorandum of understanding allowing cooperation and
information sharing regarding violations of applicable laws,
rules, and guidance; and
Whereas, maintaining stability and predictability in
Medicare Advantage plan availability is essential to
protecting Medicare beneficiaries during the annual
enrollment period; and
Whereas, Medicare beneficiaries have limited time during
the annual enrollment period to make informed decisions
regarding their health care coverage options; and
Whereas, Medicare beneficiaries often rely on licensed
insurance producers to assist with plan selection, and sudden
changes to producer compensation structures may reduce
consumer access to informed guidance during the annual
enrollment period; and
Whereas, insurers seeking to offer Medicare Advantage plans
in Idaho must submit bids to CMS and receive approval to
offer plans while complying with applicable federal and state
requirements; and
Whereas, insurance companies are required to actuarially
develop their rates using appropriate justification; and
Whereas, sudden limitations, withdrawal of plan
availability, or market conduct that discourages enrollment
during the annual enrollment period may disrupt consumer
choice and market stability for Medicare beneficiaries; and
Whereas, before the 2025 open enrollment period, certain
companies, after actuarially pricing, voluntarily applying
for, and being awarded the Medicare contract, attempted to
dissuade or steer consumers away from their products; and
Whereas, certain companies withdrew their enrollment
applications, denied access to Idaho seniors and those who
qualify for Medicare, and created market disruption, and
Whereas, the Idaho Department of Insurance issued a
bulletin identifying these practices as unfair trade
practices under Idaho law; and
Whereas, due to some companies continuing to operate in a
harmful manner to Idaho seniors, Medicare recipients, and to
the Medicare market, the Idaho Department of Insurance issued
cease and desist orders; and
Whereas, it is the public policy of the State of Idaho that
insurers operating within the state comply with all
applicable laws governing licensure, solvency, and trade
practices, and that Medicare beneficiaries have meaningful
access to approved coverage options; and
Whereas, it is further the public policy of the State of
Idaho that insurance companies who apply to offer coverage
should not engage in practices that discourage enrollment or
limit plan availability after approval to offer such
coverage. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the members of the Second Regular Session of
the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of
Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that the
Idaho Legislature supports the ongoing efforts of the Idaho
Department of Insurance to protect Idaho Medicare
beneficiaries and promote a stable and fair insurance
marketplace. Be it further
Resolved that the Legislature encourages the Idaho
Department of Insurance to continue working with CMS to
ensure Idaho Medicare beneficiaries are protected against
unfair or disruptive market practices. Be it further
Resolved that the Legislature requests CMS to continue
collaboration with Idaho and other state insurance regulators
and to provide clear guidance regarding federal and state
oversight responsibilities related to Medicare Advantage
plans. Be it further
Resolved that the Legislature requests CMS to provide
guidance regarding changes to producer compensation
structures after plan approval and its impact on consumer
access and market stability. Be it further
Resolved that the Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed
to forward a copy of this Memorial to the Administrator of
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of
Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled,
and to the congressional delegation representing the State of
Idaho in the Congress of the United States.