Idaho Anti-Zionists

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See what this network is about

A short introduction to who we are and what we're organizing around.

Idaho, first

Stop legislating for foreign interests. Start legislating for Idaho.

We're a growing network of Idahoans who think our statehouse should spend its time on Idaho's roads, water, and schools — not on bills written to serve another country's foreign policy. We track the legislation, highlight candidates who share that priority, and organize so our representatives actually hear from the people who elected them.

44
Counties, one legislature to watch
5
Bills tracked back to 2018
Jan '27
Next legislative session convenes
Where we stand

What this network is — and isn't

We're a policy and organizing project. Before anything else, here's the line we hold ourselves to.

What we stand for

  • Idaho tax dollars and legislative time going to Idaho problems first
  • Public scrutiny of any bill that ties Idaho policy, funds, or contracts to a foreign government
  • Candidates who will answer plainly, on the record, about where they stand
  • Publishing our sources and our reasoning, so you can check our work

What we don't stand for

  • Targeting anyone for their faith, ancestry, or personal beliefs
  • Harassment or intimidation of legislators, staff, or private citizens
  • Conspiracy theories or claims we haven't verified
Legislative tracker

Bills we're watching at the Idaho Statehouse — 2027 session

Plain-language summaries, updated as bills move through committee. Full text and sourcing linked on each entry.

No bills for the 2027 session are tracked here yet.

The Idaho Legislature convenes in January 2027, and bill routing slips typically aren't filed until shortly before or during session. Check back closer to session start, or join the email list below to get notified the moment something relevant is introduced.

Previous bills

Legislation from past sessions

Bills that didn't advance still matter — they show what's likely to come back. Here's one from the last cycle.

Failed

RS32552 — antisemitism definition proposal

A routing slip from Rep. Barbara Ehardt (R-Idaho Falls) that would have written a formal definition of antisemitism into Idaho law. It did not clear the routing-slip stage and was never introduced as a numbered bill. Idaho does not publish routing-slip text unless it advances, so there's no official bill text — this is reported on directly in the source below. Read the article →

RS32552 · 2025 session
Passed

HCR 25 — Holocaust Education

A concurrent resolution encouraging (not mandating) the Idaho State Department of Education to review and consider adopting age-appropriate Holocaust education in schools and charter schools. Passed the House 62–0–8 and the Senate 34–0–1; delivered to the Secretary of State on March 21, 2024. Non-binding — it's an encouragement, not a mandate. Read the bill text → · Read the official record →

HCR 25 · 2024 session
Proclamation

Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation

A symbolic proclamation issued by Gov. Brad Little marking Holocaust Remembrance Day. It carries no statutory force — it's a formal statement, not a bill or law. Read the proclamation →

Governor's proclamation · 2022
Passed · in effect

SB 1086 — Anti-Boycott Against Israel Act

Bars public entities from contracting over $100,000 with companies that boycott Israel unless the company certifies it isn't participating in a boycott. Passed the House 56–12 and the Senate 35–0, signed by Gov. Brad Little on April 22, 2021. Now codified as Idaho Code § 67-2346, still in effect. Read the bill text → · Read the current statute →

SB 1086 · 2021 session
Failed

SB 1402 — proposed Anti-Boycott Act

An earlier, nearly identical version of the anti-boycott contracting measure. It died in the Senate State Affairs Committee and never reached a floor vote — the version that ultimately passed was reintroduced the following session as SB 1086. Read the bill text →

SB 1402 · 2020 session
Failed

HB 569 — Israel boycott divestment bill

Broader than the later contracting bills: this one would have required the state treasurer and PERSI board to blacklist and fully divest state investment holdings in companies that boycott for Palestinian rights. Introduced but died in committee. Read the bill text →

HB 569 · 2018 session
Sources: Idaho Legislature (legislature.idaho.gov), LegiScan bill histories, ACLU of Idaho legislative tracker, and reporting by Casey Whalen, "Israel Influence Op Targets American Legislators," Substack, Nov. 1, 2025.
News

Coverage & updates

Reporting, opinion pieces, and updates relevant to Idaho and foreign-policy-linked legislation. We'll list articles here as they're published.

Latest update Screenshot of Casey Whalen's X post about Idaho Code § 67-2346 and the Idaho Anti-Boycott Israel Act

Idaho’s Anti-Boycott Israel Act Has Never Been Invoked, Public Records Show

Casey Whalen shares a public-records response from the Idaho Department of Administration and calls on Idaho lawmakers to repeal the law. Click the post image or headline to read the original post on X.

Read the original post on X →

Coming soon Project Halo infographic: a communications initiative with real-world consequences, outlining funding, messaging, distribution to legislators, and policy impact

Upcoming: an exposé on Project Halo

We're preparing a closer look at Project Halo — a JFNA communications initiative that produces talking points, research briefs, and strategic messaging on Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism, distributed to state legislators through the National Association of Jewish Legislators (the same NAJL board Idaho Rep. Ilana Rubel sits on, covered in the article below). The goal of our piece: trace how, if at all, these materials reach Idaho's statehouse specifically. Not yet published — check back or join the email list to get notified.

Investigative

Foreign Influence Peddling State Legislators In The Pacific Northwest

Traces documented meetings between Idaho officials and Israeli consulate representatives, the "50 States, One Israel" legislative delegation several Idaho representatives joined in 2025, and Idaho Rep. Ilana Rubel's board role with the National Association of Jewish Legislators — an organization that merged into the Jewish Federations of North America in 2024. Also covers federal lobbying disclosure filings tied to that group's state-level advocacy work. Read the article →

Casey Whalen · Sept. 19, 2026

Know of relevant coverage, or writing something yourself? Send it to idahoantizionists@protonmail.com and we'll consider it for this section.

Candidates

Thinking about running?

We don't issue formal endorsements. This section highlights candidates whose public positions line up with what we're pushing for — Idaho-first legislating and scrutiny of foreign-policy-linked bills — once we've identified some for this cycle. If you're considering a run and want to talk about where you stand, reach out directly.

No candidates listed yet.

If you're running, or thinking about it, email us at idahoantizionists@protonmail.com. Tell us your district and where you stand — we'll follow up.

Get involved

Events & speaking engagements

Details TBD

Opening day — 2027 Idaho legislative session

The Idaho Legislature convenes for its 2027 session. We're planning something to mark the day — details on time, location, and format are still being worked out. Check back or join the email list to get notified as soon as it's confirmed.

Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Idaho's 2027 session convening date is confirmed by the Idaho Legislature (legislature.idaho.gov). Event details for this listing are still being finalized.

Want to organize a meetup, host a town hall, or request a speaker for your group? Email idahoantizionists@protonmail.com.

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