Non-IDL Legislation
House Bill 394 - Sale of State Administrative Facilities
This legislation repeals Section 67-5709A, which creates a separate process that's managed by the Department of Administration for the sale of the state administrative facilities in the custody or control of the State of Idaho. The legislation instead uses the process managed by the Land Board to sell surplus properties.
- 01/16 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
Senate Bill 1217 - Public Rights of Way
This legislation amends existing law to establish requirements relating to the vacation of public rights-of-way that furnish access to state or federal public lands or waters.
- 01/12 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/15 Senate - Reported Printed; referred to Transportation
Senate Bill 1219 - State Employees
This legislation establishes a teleworking policy for state employees in executive agencies. In-office employees with positions that do not require direct contact with the public must work at least 75 percent of their scheduled workdays in a two-week period in state offices and meet the requirements of a state telework agreement. In-office employees with job responsibilities that require direct contact with the public are not eligible for telework. Field employees with day-to-day responsibilities outside of the office or in the field are exempt from the telework policy.
This bill also stipulates that any salary increases approved by the Legislature only go into effect as of July 1 in the designated fiscal year, and for the fiscal year 2025; personnel costs cannot be transferred to other categories.
Agencies shall track salary savings and shall use such savings for personnel costs in the same fiscal year as such funds were appropriated or else return such moneys to the general fund. For the purposes of this section, "salary savings" means the difference between an amount appropriated for an agency's personnel budget and the agency's actual personnel costs.
- 01/12 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/15 Senate - Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Senate Bill 1223 - State Procurement Act
This legislation requires a very specific description of products and services that are being solicited.This change proposes that the sentence in the statute is updated to sufficient detail to apprise the vendor of the specifications or required outcomes property being sought. Also, since solicitations are administered electronically, the requirement for bid closing location is outdated.
- 01/15 Introduced, read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 01/16 Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Senate Bill 1224 - State Procurement Act
This legislation limits when/how the Division of Purchasing can award multiple contracts for the same or similar property and requires agencies to evaluate specific criteria when choosing between contracts awarded under a multiple award. The statute will be updated to provide more flexibility and updated criteria.
- 01/15 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 01/16/2024 Senate - Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Rulemaking
In general, the Idaho Legislature first sets policy mandates by passing statutes, then state agencies create administrative rules to aid in implementing the statutes, if needed. This process allows for the public along with scientific, economic, or industry experts to help guide how statutes are implemented by state agencies.
Rules of Practice and Procedure Before the State Board of Land Commissioners
IDAPA 20.01.01 - Pending Rule
IDAPA 20.01.01 protects citizens’ due process rights by governing the practice and procedure in contested cases before the State Board of Land Commissioners and the Idaho Department of Lands.
This rule chapter implements the following statutes: Idaho Code 58-104 State Land Board – Powers and Duties and Idaho Code 67-5206(5)(b) – Promulgation of Rules Implementing Administrative Procedure Act.
Status Report
- The Senate Resources and Environment Committee will hear these rules on Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m.
Rules Governing Dredge and Placer Mining Operations
IDAPA 20.03.01 - Pending Fee Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.03.01, Rules Governing Dredge and Placer Mining Operations under the authority of the Idaho Dredge and Placer Mining Protection Act (Title 47, Chapter 13, Idaho Code).
IDAPA 20.03.01 allows responsible resource extraction while protecting the lands, streams and watercourses of the state.
Status Report
- The Senate Resources and Environment Committee will hear these rules on Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m.
Rules Governing Administration of the Reclamation Fund
IDAPA 20.03.03 - Pending Fee Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.03.03, Rules Governing Administration of the Reclamation Fund under the authority of Title 47, Chapter 18, Idaho Code.
IDAPA 20.03.03 provides consistent guidance in how Idaho’s Reclamation Fund (Fund) is implemented. The Fund is a type of state bond pool created in 2002 to provide an alternative form of performance bond or financial assurance as required by Idaho mining regulations. The Fund is to be used by the Department to complete reclamation in the event an operator is unable to so.
Status Report
- The Senate Resources and Environment Committee will hear these rules on Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m.
Rules Governing Navigable Waterways Mineral Leasing
IDAPA 20.03.05 - Pending Fee Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands manages the beds of navigable waterways to provide for their commercial, navigational, recreational or other public use. IDAPA 20.03.05, Riverbed Mineral Leasing in Idaho establishes a consistent process to authorize mineral exploration and extraction on state-owned navigable rivers and collect rents and royalties.
Status Report
- The Senate Resources and Environment Committee will hear these rules on Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m.
Rules Pertaining to the Recreational Use of Endowment Land
IDAPA 20.05.01 - Pending Rule (New Chapter)
This is negotiated rulemaking for a new rule chapter: Rules Pertaining to the Recreational Use of Endowment Land (IDAPA 20.05.01).
Senate Bill 1049 was designed to curb the abuse or misuse of endowment land, preserving its revenue-generating potential for the beneficiaries. The legislation, which was signed into law, created a new section of Idaho Code that became effective on July 1, 2023.
The law requires rulemaking to specify prohibited activities that are subject to a warning ticket for minor first offenses, with second violations under the statute being punished with an infraction and $250 fine.
Status Report
- The Senate Resources and Environment Committee will hear these rules on Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m.
IDL Budget Information
JFAC Natural Resources Maintenance Budget
JFAC has changed its procedures for budget setting this session. They are taking up maintenance budgets for categories. IDL falls under the Natural Resources Maintenance Budget which also includes DEQ, Fish & Game, EFIB, Parks & Recreation and Water Resources.
On January 16, 2024, a total of $525,672,500 was approved for the agencies combined. Representative Steve Miller made the motion, Senator Van Burtenshaw seconded, vote 15-3-2.
Budget Documents
Hearings and Events
- January 12 - Change in Employee Compensation Committee Meeting
- January 15 - Change in Employee Compensation Committee
- January 17 - Change in Employee Compensation Committee Meeting
- January 19 - Personal Bill Deadline (S. Rule 11)
- January 29 - IDL Budget Presentation before JFAC
- January 31 - Confirmation Hearings for OGCC Commissioner Jennifer Riebe and Commissioner Marc Haws
- Senate Resources & Environment Committee
- 1:30 pm MT
- February 2 -Target for RS Requests for Nonprivileged Committees
- February 5 - Senate Resources & Environment Committee Hearing
- February 12 - 36th Day Deadline for Committee Intro of Bills, Constitutional Amendments and Joint Resolutions (S. Rule 11 & H. Rule 6)
- March 1 - Committee Target to Report on Rules Review
- March 4 - 57th Day Transmittal Date and Target Date for All Transmittals Between Houses (Joint Rule 20)
- March 15 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Setting
- March 22 - Sine Die Target (75th Day)
Reports Due to the Legislature
Annual Report
Annually on or before December 1, IDL is required to report to the Land Board concerning the condition, management and financial transactions of the department.
GNA
IDL shall report to the legislature and federal agencies, as appropriate (at least annually) as to the status and performance of any proposed or executive agreements under GNA.
Hazard Pay
IDL shall submit a report to the Division of Financial Management and Legislative Services Office detailing Hazard Pay provided during the previous fiscal year.
Land Exchange
On or before January 15 of each year the Land Board shall submit a report to both houses of the legislature and to the Audit Division of the Legislative Service Office about state endowment lands exchanged and acquired.
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Fund
IDL shall annually publish a report specifically identifying the uses of money allocated pursuant to the subsection.
Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Fund
IDL shall annually publish a report specifically identifying the uses of money allocated pursuant to the subsection.
Qualifying Contracts
State agencies must report annually to the legislature on all qualifying contracts entered into by the agency the previous year. It must include the following for each contract: the amount, the duration, the parties, and the subject.
Timber License Plates
IDL shall prepare an annual report that is sent to ITD regarding revenues and expenditures associated with funds collected for the special license plate.
Germane Committees
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