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 Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- 02/10 Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
- 2/20 Retained on General Orders
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03/04 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported out without recommendation as amended
Amendments Referred to the JRA for Printing
Bill as Amended Referred to JRA for Engrossing
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03/05 Reported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills
Read first time as amended; filed for Second Reading
- 03/06 Read second time as amended; Filed for Third Reading
- 03/07 Read third time in full as amended – PASSED - 69-0-1
Title apvd - to Senate
- 03/10 Senate - Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
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03/13 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
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03/14 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 03/18/2025 Senate - Passed: Ayes 35 Nays 0 Excused 0; title approved; to House
- 03/19 House - Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- 03/20 Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
Signed by President; returned to House
- 03/24/2025 House - Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2025
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
- 01/23 House - Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2
- 01/24 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
- Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- 01/27 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 01/28 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 01/30 Senate - Read third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1; Title apvd - to House
- 01/31 Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- 02/03 Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- 02/04 Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
Signed by President; returned to House
- 02/05/2025 House - Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- 02/05 House - Delivered to Governor at 2:57 p.m. on February 5, 2025
- 02/07 House - Reported Signed by Governor on February 7, 2025
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
House Bill 36 - Idaho Administrative Procedure Act
Although subpoenas are generally permitted in administrative contested cases, Idaho’s Administrative Procedure Act is currently silent on procedures and enforcement. This bill outlines the parameters for the requests, issuance, service, and enforcement of such subpoenas.
- 01/22 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/23 Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- 02/04 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- 02/05 House - Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/06 House - Passed: Ayes 69 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 1, title approved, to Senate
- 02/07 Senate - Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
- 02/27 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 02/28 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 03/10 Read third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1, Title apvd - to House
Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- 03/11 House - Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- 03/12 House - Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
House Bill 129 - Land Bank Fund
This legislation would extend the time that moneys can be held in the land bank fund from five to ten years.
- 02/04 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/05 House - Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
- 02/12 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- 02/13 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/14 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 17, 2025
- 02/17 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- 02/18 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- 02/19 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- 02/20 House - Passed: Ayes 47 Nays 21 Abs/Excd 2, title approved, to Senate
- 02/21 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
- 03/10 Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
House Bill 215 - Reports to the Legislature
The legislation amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for reports to the Legislature to be submitted electronically and to remove obsolete provisions regarding reporting requirements. It directs LSO to maintain an online system for electronic report submissions and sets a default deadline of December 15 for reports that do not otherwise have a specified due date.
House Bill 222 - State website, rules, statements
The legislation makes administrative rules and policies more transparent for citizens. The language requires state departments and constitutional officers that currently have an online presence to publish their current administrative rules and policies online. These documents must be reviewed and updated at least annually for accuracy.
- 02/12 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/13 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- 03/05 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- 3/07 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 10, 2025
- 03/10 House - Passed: Ayes 69 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 1, title approved, to Senate
- 03/11 Senate - Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- 03/14 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 03/17 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 03/19 Senate - Passed: Ayes 33 Nays 0 Excused 2; title approved; to House
- 03/20 Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- 03/24/2025 House - Delivered to Governor at 12:03 p.m. on March 24, 2025
House Bill 226 - Mines and mining
This legislation would amend and add to existing law to provide for the adjustment of line license tax allocations, the expenditures of reclamation funds, voluntary contributions, the establishment of an advisory committee, the responsibilities of the department of lands, and the setting of reclamation priorities.
- 02/13 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
02/14 Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
- 02/21 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/24 Read Third Time in Full – HOUSE PASSED - 65-0-5
- 02/25 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
- 03/03 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 03/04 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 03/10 Read third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0 Floor Sponsor - Harris
Title apvd - to House
- 03/11 House - Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- 3/12 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
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03/13 Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
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03/14 Delivered to Governor at 11:20 a.m. on March 13, 2025
- 03/14 House - Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2025
House Bill 248 - Appropriations - Natural Resources
This is the FY 2026 Maintenance Appropriation for Natural Resources. This bill includes appropriations to the Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Fish and Game, the Board of Land Commissioners,the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Water Resources. The appropriation includes
standard adjustments for personnel benefit costs, contract inflation, statewide cost allocation, and change in employee compensation.
- 02/14 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/17 Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
- 02/18 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/19 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- 02/20 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-1-3
- 02/21 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Finance
- 02/24 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 02/25 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 03/05 Senate - Retained on calendar
- 3/10 Senate - Retained on calendar
- 03/19 Senate - Retained on calendar
House Bill 268 - State Employees
This legislation amends existing law to provide that executive employees of the state of Idaho shall not be classified employees.
House Bill 364 - Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)
This legislation adds to existing law to establish the Department of Governmental Efficiency Task Force.
- 03/04 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 03/05 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- 03/07 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
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03/10 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading Rules Suspended: Ayes 62 Nays 3 Abs/Excd 5, read in full as required – PASSED - 43-23-4
Floor Sponsor - Crane(12)
Title apvd - to Senate
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03/11 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
House Bill 384 - Department of Insurance
This legislation amends and adds to existing law to establish the Wildfire Risk Mitigation Fund.
- 03/07 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 03/10 Reported Printed and Referred to Business
House Bill 387 - Windmill Bonding
This legislation adds to existing law to provide a decommissioning bond for wind turbines within the State of Idaho.
- 03/07 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 03/10 House - Reported Printed and Referred to Environment, Energy & Technology
- 03/13 Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
- 03/18 Retained on General Orders
House Bill 389 - Uncontrolled Fires
This legislation amends and adds to existing law to provide that a fire burning out of control on federal land in Idaho is a nuisance and cost recovery actions related to such fires are subject to a statute of limitations after ten years, and to allow the governor to direct state resources to suppress fires on federal land.
- 03/10 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 03/11 House - Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
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03/17Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
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03/18 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 03/19 House - Passed: Ayes 63 Nays 6 Abs/Excd 1, title approved, to Senate
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03/20 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
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
- 02/04 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day
- 02/06 Senate - Adopted: Ayes 35 Nays 0 Excused 0; title approved; to House
- 02/07 Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- 02/10 - Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- 02/11 Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
Signed by President; returned to House
House Resolution 15 - Rule Approval
States findings of the House of Representatives and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Idaho Department of Water Resources have been reviewed and approved by the House Resources and Conservation Committee, with an exception.
- 03/13 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 03/14 Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
- 03/17 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
Rules Suspended: Ayes 57 Nays 5 Abs/Excd 8, read in full as required – ADOPTED – voice vote
Floor Sponsor – Shepherd
Title apvd – Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
Senate Bill 1062 - State Lands
This legislation clarifies aspects of leases, permits, or other types of land use for commercial purposes. Going forward: • The State Land Board shall provide notice to county commissioners when an agreement is executed involving State land in their respective counties. • All leases, permits, and other types of land use authorizations for commercial purposes will now include a provision that requires compliance by the signatory with applicable county planning and zoning ordinances. • Revenues generated from these agreements for commercial purposes are not exempt from public disclosure.
- 02/06 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 02/07 Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
- 02/17 Hearing before Senate Resources & Environment Committee
- 02/18 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 02/19 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 02/24 Read third time in full – SENATE PASSED - 23-12-0
- 02/25 Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
Senate Bill 1078 - State Government
This legislation will result in the directors of the agencies listed being appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four years as is customary with other cabinet level agencies.
Idaho Transportation Department
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Idaho Department of Correction
Additionally, this legislation will result in the Director of Lands being appointed by the Board with the advice and consent of the Senate every four years.
- 02/10 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 02/11 Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
Senate Bill 1086 - Trespass
This legislation adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding a violation of landowner rules for permissible use.
- 02/10 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 02/11 Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
- 02/18 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 02/19 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 02/25 Read third time in full – Senate PASSED - 18-16-1
AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Cook, Den Hartog, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Lakey, Rabe, Semmelroth, Taylor, VanOrden, Ward-Engelking, Woodward
NAYS – Bjerke, Carlson, Foreman, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lenney, Nichols, Okuniewicz, Ricks, Ruchti, Shippy, Toews, Wintrow, Zito, Zuiderveld
Absent and excused – Lent
Floor Sponsor - Harris
Title apvd - to House
- 02/26 Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
Senate Bill 1124aa - Public Utility Regulation
This legislation creates the "Wildfire Standard of Care Act" under Title 61, Chapter 18 to create a standard of care through electric utility wildfire mitigation plans, subject to approval by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (lPUC) for regulated utilities. In recent years, wildfires have bankrupted utilities and driven their customers' monthly bills to crippling levels. In part, this is due to courts holding utilities liable for wildfire
damages, despite a finding of fault or causation. Many of Idaho's utilities, especially small and rural co-ops, could not survive those losses. Higher bills would
harm Idaho's economy and place extreme burden on low- and fixed-income customers. The "Wildfire Standard of Care Act" protects customers and member-owners from the impacts of wildfire by empowering the IPUC to set clear and consistent expectations for utilities' wildfire mitigation efforts, holding utilities to a robust standard of care in operations, maintenance, repair, and upgrades, and outlining liabilities for utilities that fail to meet IPUC requirements. It also motivates federal agencies to promptly authorize wildfire mitigation work.
- 02/21 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 02/24 Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
- 03/05 Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
- 03/07 Placed in the Committee of the Whole
Reported out without recommendation, as amended
Amendments ordered printed; referred for engrossment
Amendments reported printed
Reported engrossed, filed for first reading, as amended
Read first time as amended, filed for Second Reading
- 03/10 Read second time as amended, filed for Third reading
- 03/11 Senate - Notice to reconsider - Held at Desk
- 03/12 Senate - Referred to 14th Order for amendment
Senate Bill 1146 - Oil and Gas
This legislation amends existing law to revise a provision regarding the oil and gas conservation commission.
Senate Resolution 111 - Rule Approval
This resolution states findings of the Senate and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Department of Water Resources, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Resources and Environment Committee, with an exception.
- 03/18 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 03/19 Reported Printed; referred to 10th order; held one legislative day
- 03/20 Read in full – ADOPTED – voice vote
Floor Sponsor – Burtenshaw
Title apvd – Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate
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
- 2/13 House Resources & Conservation Committee approved
- 2/26 Senate Resources & Environment Committee approved
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.
- 2/13 House Resources & Environment Committee IDAPA 20.02.14 - Rejected Section of Original Rule
- 2/26 Senate Resources & Conservation Committee IDAPA 20.02.14 - Rejected Section of Original Rule
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
- 2/26- Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, approved
- 3/3 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing, approved
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
- 2/26- Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, approved
- 3/3 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing, approved
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
- 2/26- Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, approved
- 3/3 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing, approved
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
- 2/26- Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, approved
- 3/3 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing, approved
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
- 2/26- Senate Resources & Environment Committee hearing, approved
- 3/3 House Resources & Conservation Committee hearing, approved
IDL Budget Information
JFAC - IDL Decision Units
The JFAC Budget setting for IDL's Decision Units was Friday, March 14 and was signed by the Governor on March 25.
IDL's Decision Units went before JFAC on February 11. Janet Jessup with Division of Financial Management presented the budget and decision units to JFAC. Director Miller answered questions from committee members and made himself available for future questions.
JFAC - EFIB Decision Units
EFIB Decision Units went before JFAC on February 28.
House Bill 371- EFIB appropriations
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.
House Bill 248 - Appropriations - Natural Resources
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 10 - 36th Day Deadline for Committee Intro of Bills, Const. Amends & Joint Resolutions (S. Rule 11 & H. Rule 6), with exceptions for privileged committees
- 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. 20-0314-2401 Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, and Conservation Leases (HRES Rules Review Book, page 18)
- 1:30 - 3 p.m. MT
- Lower Level East Wing Room EW40
- 2/17 Senate Bill 1062 Hearing before Senate Resource & Environment Committee 1:30 p.m. MT Rm WW55
- February 26 - 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. 20-0314-2401 Rules Governing Grazing, Farming, and Conservation Leases (SRES Rules Review Book, page 18)
- Docket No. 20-0315-2401 Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands (SRES Rules Review Book, page 31)
- Docket No. 20-0316-2401 Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands (SRES Rules Review Book, page 48)
- Docket No. 20-0401-2301 Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection (SRES Rules Review Book, 65)
- Docket No. 20-0402-2301 Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws (SRES Rules Review Book, 76)
- Docket No. 20-0702-2401 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 28 - JFAC Budget Setting for EFIB 8 a.m.
- February 28 - Committee Target to Report on Rules Review
- March 3 - House Resources & Conservation Rule Hearing, cont.
- Docket No. 20-0315-2401 Rules Governing Geothermal Leasing on Idaho State Lands (HRES Rules Review Book, page 31)
- Docket No. 20-0316-2401 Rules Governing Oil and Gas Leasing on Idaho State Lands (HRES Rules Review Book, page 48)
- Docket No. 20-0401-2301 Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection (HRES Rules Review Book, 65)
- Docket No. 20-0402-2301 Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws (HRES Rules Review Book, 76)
- Docket No. 20-0702-2401 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
- March 3 -Transmittal Date & Target Date for All Transmittals Between Houses (Joint Rule 20)
- March 6 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Hearings
- March 12 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Setting
- March 13 - JFAC budget setting for IDL 8 a.m.
- 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.
Mitigating Wildfires: The Impact of Ground-Applied Phosphate Retardants in Strategic Areas
At the close of the fire season, IDL shall evaluate the use of these products as an effective means in preventing and containing wildfires. IDL shall provide a report to JFAC, the SRES Committee, and the HRES Committee on the utilization of phosphate-based, ground-applied, long-term retardants, an evaluation of its usefulness in preventing wildfires during the fire season.
- Due Date: January 6 (first day of session)
- Required by: Senate Bill 1174 (2023)
- Status: Completed
- View the report
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