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ID SR117
Resolution
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Italy as an important trade partner, noting 2024 U.S.-Italy trade totaled $108.7 billion ($32.4 billion in exports, $76.3 billion in imports)
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Acknowledges Italian immigrant history in Idaho dating to around 1880, with approximately 2,627 Italians living in Idaho by 1910, primarily working in railroad, logging, mining, and farming industries
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Highlights Micron Technology's connection to Italy, with the Boise-founded Fortune 500 company now operating three sites in Italy employing over 400 workers
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Notes the 2025 establishment of the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Boise, serving Idaho and Montana, to facilitate tourism, trade, cultural events, and university partnerships
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Formally supports strengthening ties between Idaho and Italy
Legislative Description
States findings of the Senate, recognizes the importance of Italy as a trade partner with Idaho, and supports the strengthening of ties between Idaho and Italy.
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Last Action
Retained on calendar
3/11/2026