Non-IDL Legislation
House Bill 9 - Idaho Administrative Procedure Act
This bill updates several provisions to Idaho’s Administrative Procedure Act, which governs the conduct of contested cases before Idaho’s administrative agencies. It updates the 1961 MSAPA references to “hearing officer,” in referring to hearing officers employed full-time in the Office of Administrative Hearing, to the modern parlance of “administrative law judge.” This bill also cleans up references in other parts of the Idaho Code to the Idaho Rules of Administrative Procedure of the Attorney General, which was eliminated upon the introduction of the new Idaho Rules of Administrative Procedure, created and maintained by the Office of Administrative Hearings, on July 1, 2024.
- 01/14 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/15 House - Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
House Bill 14 - Idaho Code Cleanup
This legislation will require state agencies to go through the same kind of review of Idaho Code that has been performed with administrative rules. It requires state agencies to review their titles and chapters of Idaho Code for unnecessary, obsolete, and outdated provisions, and to report to the Legislature by September 1, 2025, their recommendations for the removal of such provisions.The Legislature will then consider these and any other proposals for removing unnecessary complexities and bureaucratic processes from Idaho Code in the 2026 regular session.
- 01/15 Introduced, read first time, referred to JFA for Printing
- 01/16 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- 01/21 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- 01/22 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
House Bill 17 - Department of Insurance
The purpose of this legislation is to address the challenges consumers are facing in obtaining affordable property coverage due to potential wildfire risk.
Insurers across the country are contracting or withdrawing from certain areas due to the risk of wildfire. Some states have seen a significant number of carriers leave the entire state. The issue is driven due to the number of forest fires, the high volume of properties damaged by wildfires in other states, the high cost of reinsurance to
mitigate the risk and the inflationary cost to replace structures.
The proposal aims to improve and stabilize the market through the creation of an Idaho Wildfire Risk Mitigation and Stabilization Pool and board. It is modeled after mitigation pools and programs in other states. It will provide grants to assist consumers in hardening their homes for the risk of fires, and also look for other ways
to utilize the non-general fund sources to stabilize the property insurance market in Idaho.
- 01/16 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/17 Reported Printed and Referred to Business
HCR 003 - Natural Resource Issues Study
This legislation would authorize the Legislative Council to continue an interim committee that studies natural resource issues, particularly the state's water resources.
- 01/16 House - Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/17 Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
- 1/20 Reported out of Committee, Returned to the Desk for re-referral
File for 2nd Reading
- 01/21 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 01/22 Adopted: Ayes 43 Nays 25 Abs/Excd 2, title approved, to Senate
- 01/23 Senate - Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
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 Governing Administration of Cottage Site Leases on State Land
IDAPA 20.03.13 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.03.13 Administration of Cottage Site Leases on State Lands, a residential cottage site leasing program on behalf of the Land Board for state endowment trust lands. These activities are authorized by Idaho Code Title 58, Chapter 3 – Appraisement, Lease, and Sale Of Lands. The adoption of related rules is authorized by Idaho Code 58-104.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, Conservation, Noncommercial Recreation, and Communication Site Leases
IDAPA 20.03.14 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands (Department) administers IDAPA 20.03.14 – Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, Conservation, Noncommercial Recreation, and Communication Site Leases, leasing programs on behalf of the Land Board for state endowment trust lands. These activities are authorized by Idaho Code Title 58, Chapter 3 – Appraisement, Lease, and Sale of Lands. The adoption of related rules is authorized by Idaho Code 58-104.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands
IDAPA 20.03.15 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands (Department) administers IDAPA 20.03.15, Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands a geothermal leasing program on behalf of the Land Board for state endowment trust lands and lands owned by other state agencies. These activities are authorized by Idaho Code Title 47, Chapter 16 – Geothermal Resources. The adoption of related rules is authorized by Idaho Code 47-1603.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands
IDAPA 20.03.16 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.03.16, Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands, an oil and gas leasing program on behalf of the Land Board for state endowment trust lands and lands owned by other state agencies. These activities are authorized by Idaho Code Title 47, Chapter 8 – Oil and Gas Leases on State and School Lands. The adoption of related rules is authorized by Idaho Code 47-802.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection
IDAPA 20.04.01
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.04.01, Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection under the authority of the Idaho Forestry Act (Title 38, Chapter 1, Idaho Code).
This rule provides requirements for forest fire protection that are designed to prevent and mitigate wildland fires caused by those conducting a forest operation. It adopts the definitions (among others) for Forest land and Range land from 38-101 and defines Forest Operations; it details protection standards that must be met by forest land owners who choose to provide their own protection. The rule describes burning permits required during the closed burning season established by 38-115, during which a permit from the department is required to burn, and details fire-fighting tool requirements, water supply and equipment requirements, and fire watch requirements during forest operations and critical fire times.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws
IDAPA 20.04.02
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.04.02, Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws under the authorities of the Idaho Forestry Act (Title 38, Chapter 1, Idaho Code) and Fire Hazard Reduction Programs (Title 38, Chapter 4, Idaho Code).
This rule sets standards for reducing or mitigating the fire hazard created by the harvesting of forest products or potential forest products during forest operations. The rule describes the Certificate of Compliance-Fire Hazard Management Agreement required by 38-122 for anyone about to engage in cutting forest products. It provides for management of the subsequent fire hazards created through a bonding process in accordance with 38-122, 38-404 and 38-405 and details metrics for quantifying and mitigating those hazards.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
Rules Governing Conservation of Oil and Natural Gas in the State of Idaho
IDAPA 20.07.02 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.07.02, Rules Governing Conservation of Oil and Natural Gas in the State of Idaho under the authority of Title 47, Chapter 3, Idaho Code.
IDAPA 20.07.02 defines and clarifies the procedures for regulating oil and gas exploration and development activities on public and private lands in the state. These rules are required for the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to fulfill their duty to prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and prevent pollution of fresh water supplies during the exploration and production of oil and gas resources.
Status Report
- 2/3 Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, 1:30-3 p.m MT, Room WW55
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing 1:30- 3 p.m. MT, Room EW40
IDL Budget Information
JFAC Natural Resources Maintenance Budget
JFAC took up the FY2026 Maintenance Budget for Natural Resources on Friday, January 17. This is the second year JFAC is first setting maintenance budgets for categories of agencies. IDL falls under the Natural Resources Maintenance Budget which also includes DEQ, Fish & Game, EFIB, Parks & Recreation and Water Resources.
On January 17, 2025, a combined total of $513,855,000 was approved for the agencies.
IDL's Decision Units will go before JFAC on February 11.
Budget Documents
Hearings and Events
- January 17 - Personal Bill Deadline (S. Rule 11)
- January 14- Forestry Day at the Legislature -
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Boise Centre on the Grove East
- Room 410 (4th floor)
- January 17 - JFAC Natural Resources Maintenance Budget Setting
- JFAC Hearing Room
- 9:45 a.m. MT
- February 3 - Senate Resources & Environment Committee Rules Hearing
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Administration of Cottage Site Leases on State Lands (SRES Rules Review Book, page 15)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, and Conservation Leases (SRES Rules Review Book, page 18)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands (SRES Rules Review Book, page 31)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands (SRES Rules Review Book, page 48)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection (SRES Rules Review Book, 65)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws (SRES Rules Review Book, 76)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Conservation of Oil and Natural Gas in the State of Idaho (SRES Rules Review Book, 92)
- 1:30 - 3 p.m. MT
- Lower Level, West Wing, Room WW55
- February 10 - 36th Day Deadline for Committee Intro of Bills, Const. Amends & Joint Resolutions (S. Rule 11 & H. Rule 6)
- February 11- IDL Budget Setting before JFAC
- 8 am - 9:30 am MT
- JFAC Committee Room C310
- February 13 - House Resources & Conservation Rules Hearing
- IDL's Annual Performance Report - Director Dustin Miller
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Administration of Cottage Site Leases on State Lands (HRES Rules Review Book, page 15)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, and Conservation Leases (HRES Rules Review Book, page 18)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands (HRES Rules Review Book, page 31)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands (HRES Rules Review Book, page 48)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection (HRES Rules Review Book, 65)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws (HRES Rules Review Book, 76)
- Docket No. 20-0313-2401 Rules Governing Conservation of Oil and Natural Gas in the State of Idaho (HRES Rules Review Book, 92)
- 1:30 - 3 p.m. MT
- Lower Level East Wing Room EW40
- February 12 - 36th Day Deadline for Committee Intro of Bills, Constitutional Amendments and Joint Resolutions (S. Rule 11 & H. Rule 6)
- February 19 - House Resources & Conservation Rule Hearing, cont.
- Time scheduled in case not all Dockets are reviewed Feb. 13.
- 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT
- Lower Level East Wing Room EW40
- February 28 - Committee Target to Report on Rules Review
- March 3 -Transmittal Date & Target Date for All Transmittals Between Houses (Joint Rule 20)
- March 3 - Target for Transmittal of All Legislation Between Houses
- March 6 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Hearings
- March 12 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Setting
- March 21 - Sine Die Target
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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