IdahoIdaho Legislature honors civilians who served on Wake Island
Idaho’s Legislature honors civilians connected to the state who served on Wake Island during World War II, including those who died.
What it does
The adopted resolution honors 225 civilians with Idaho connections who served on Wake Island during World War II. It recognizes that 32 died because of their service.
Argument forOfficial recognition could help preserve the memory of civilian workers who helped defend Wake Island and lost their lives serving their country.
Argument againstThe symbolic honor may offer little practical help to survivors and families because it provides no money or services.
More detail
The Idaho Legislature honors the civilians’ sacrifice and service to the country. The honor covers 225 civilians with Idaho connections who served on Wake Island during World War II, including 32 who died because of their service.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 30Delivered to Secretary of State at 1:41 p.m. on March 27, 2026Latest
- Mar 27Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Secretary of State
- Mar 27Signed by President; returned to HouseMajor
- Mar 27Received from the House enrolled/signed by SpeakerMajor
- Mar 26Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to SenateMajor
- Mar 26Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 25Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – Den HartogTitle apvd – to HousePassed 2nd Chamber
- Mar 17Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative dayMinor
- Mar 10Introduced, read first time; referred to: State AffairsMinor
- Mar 10Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Mar 9Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsors – Vander Woude & MonksTitle apvd – to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 6U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 9, 2026
- Mar 5U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- Mar 4U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- Mar 3U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- Mar 2U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- Feb 27U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 2, 2026
- Feb 26Read second time; Filed for Third ReadingMinor
- Feb 25Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second ReadingMinor
- Feb 13Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- Feb 12Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for PrintingIntroduced
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