HOUSE COMMERCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

The House Commerce & Human Resources Committee focuses on legislation affecting Idaho’s workforce and economic development. Its purview includes wage and hour laws, labor unions, and retirement plans, notably overseeing the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). The committee also supervises the Department of Labor, which administers workforce programs and unemployment benefits, and the Department of Commerce, responsible for promoting business growth and economic opportunity across the state. This committee’s work impacts both employees and employers, shaping Idaho’s labor policies and overall economic health.

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