Which body is responsible for making the laws in Idaho?

The Idaho Legislature is the body responsible for making laws in Idaho. This legislative body is composed of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of the Legislature are elected by the citizens of Idaho and are tasked with proposing, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses various issues and needs within the state.

Their primary function is to create state laws, and they manage the budget and other essential functions of state governance. This process involves discussions, committee work, and public input, reflecting the democratic principles on which the state and nation are founded.

While the Idaho Governor, the Idaho Executive Council, and the Idaho Supreme Court play significant roles in state governance—executive actions, advisory roles, and interpreting laws, respectively—they do not have the primary authority to create laws. The Governor can propose legislation and has the power to approve or veto laws passed by the Legislature, yet it is the Legislature's responsibility to draft and enact laws in the first place.