House GOP leaders called a press conference to announce that they plan to adjourn sine die tonight. "Our plans are to complete our work and adjourn sine die later this afternoon or this evening," said Rep. Ken Roberts, R-Donnelly. Before leaving, he said, the House will take up three transportation-related bills: Repeal of the fuel tax exemption for ethanol, increasing DMV fees, and setting up an interim committee to study transportation funding over the summer. "It's my genuine hope that transportation funding can be one of the first items coming out of the 2nd regular session," next year's legislative session, Roberts said. House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, said the interim committee also could study truck fees, car registration fees and equity issues, among other transportation funding issues facing Idaho. Said Roberts, "We believe this is proactive step to move transportation funding forward in the state of Idaho."

The House could work until as late as 9 or 10 p.m. to complete its calendar. If the Senate doesn't also adjourn sine die - and Senate leaders have shown no desire to do so - the House would be required to come back into session by Monday.