IDL Legislation
HB511 - Private forest land, surcharge
This legislation revises Section 38-111, Idaho Code to increase the structure surcharge levied on improved private forest land parcels from a maximum of $40 to a maximum of $100. This is a dedicated fund to support wildland fire preparedness.
- 01/22 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/23 House - Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
- 01/30 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
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01/22 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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02/02 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
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02/03 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
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02/04 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 46-22-2
Title apvd - to Senate
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02/05 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
- 2/05 Senate - Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
- 02/26 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 02/27 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- 03/10 Read third time in full – PASSED - 26-9-0
- 03/11 Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
- 03/12 Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- 03/13 Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
S1328 - Department of Lands
Amends existing law regarding counsel for the Department of Lands.
- 02/18 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 02/19 Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
- 03/02 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 03/04 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
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03/09 Read third time in full – PASSED - 30-5-0
Title apvd - to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
HB 746 - Fire, Deficiency Warrants
This legislation allows the state land board to issue deficiency warrants for reimbursable non-fire activities for emergencies.
- 02/20 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/23 Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
- 03/12 Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
Non-IDL Legislation
SJR102 - State trust lands
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish provisions for the management of certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government.
- 01/21 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 01/22 Senate - Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
SJR103 - State trust lands
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish provisions for the management of certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government.
- 02/06 Senate - Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
- 03/02 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 03/03 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
S1331 - Approp, recissions, FY26 reductions
Relates to reducing the appropriation for fiscal year 2026
- 02/20 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
- 02/23 Reported Printed; 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
- 03/02 Read third time in full – PASSED - 18-17-0; Title apvd - to House
- 03/03 Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading; Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading
- 03/04 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 03/06 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 48-22-0
- 03/09 Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- 03/10 Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- 03/11 Reported delivered to Governor at 8:15 a.m. on 03/11/26
S1363 - Approp,Natural Resources
Relates to the maintenance appropriation to Natural Resources for fiscal year 2027.
- 03/04 Senate - Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
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03/05 Reported Printed; referred to Finance
03/06 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
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03/09 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
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03/10 Read third time in full – PASSED - 28-7-0
Title apvd - to House
Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading
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03/11 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
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03/12 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 62-6-2
Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
HJR008 - Public lands
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution regarding state-owned lands.
- 02/05 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
HJR010 - Public Lands
Proposes an amendment to the state constitution regarding state-owned lands.
- 02/18 House - Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/19 House - Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- 02/23 House State Affairs Committee, Failed - 7-7 vote
HB 510 - Government Transparency and Ethics
This bill amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect public employees from certain adverse actions, to provide certain remedies for violations, and to provide special procedures for public record requests by the Legislature and legislative staff.
- 01/21 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/22 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
HB 537 - Open meetings, public comment
This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings.
- 01/27 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/28 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
HB 539 - Admin procedure act, temp rules
This bill amends existing law to establish provisions regarding temporary rules and to revise provisions regarding temporary rules.
- 01/27 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 01/28 Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
- 02/12 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- 02/13 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/16 U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
- 02/17 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 67-2-1 - Title apvd - to Senate
- 02/18 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
- 02/25 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 02/26 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
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03/10 Read third time in full – PASSED - 33-1-1
Title apvd - to House
Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
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03/11 Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- 03/12/2026 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
- 03/13 Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
HB 568 - Department of Lands
Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions
- 01/30 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/02 Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
- 03/04 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
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03/05 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
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03/06 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-0-4
Title apvd - to Senate
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03/09 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
- 03/12 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 03/13 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
HB 600 - Public records, filing complaints
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
- 02/09 Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
HB 625 - Public Records Act
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
- 02/11 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/12 Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
HB 632 - Government Transparency and Ethics
Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect public employees from certain adverse actions, to provide certain remedies for violations, and to provide special procedures for public record requests by the Legislature and legislative staff.
- 02/11 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/12 Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
- 02/13 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/16 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2, Title apvd - to Senate
- 02/17 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
HB 642 Public Employee Retirement System
- 02/12 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- 02/13 Reported Printed and Referred to Commerce & Human Resources
- 02/20 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
- 02/23 Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- 02/24 Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2;Title apvd - to Senate
- 02/25 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources
- 02/25 Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources
- 03/06 Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
- 03/09 Read second time; filed for Third Reading
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 Mined Land Reclamation
IDAPA 20.03.02 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands (Department) administers IDAPA 20.03.02 Rules Governing Mined Land Reclamation under the authority of the Idaho Mined Land Reclamation Act (Title 47, Chapter 15, Idaho Code). These rules establish the notification requirements for exploration and the application, operation, and reclamation requirements for mined lands. In addition, they establish the application and closure requirements for cyanidation facilities. Lastly, these rules contain the financial assurance requirements for mining and cyanidation facilities.
Status Report
- 02/17 House Resources & Conservation Committee, Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation
- 02/18 Senate Resources & Environment Committee, Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation
Rules for the Regulation of Beds, Water, and Airspace Over Navigable Lakes in Idaho
IDAPA 20.03.04 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands (Department) manages IDAPA 20.03.04 Rules for the Regulation of Beds, Waters and Airspace Over Navigable Lakes in Idaho pursuant to Title 58, Chapters 1 and 13, Idaho Code. This rule protects the state’s navigable lakes by setting standards for encroachments. By regulating encroachments, this rule protects property, navigation, fish and wildlife habitat, aquatic life, recreation, aesthetic beauty, and water quality.
Encroachments include docks, marinas, piers, buoys, pilings, breakwaters, boat ramps, and other facilities used to support watercraft, as well as landfills, bridges, utility lines, float homes, boat garages, and other structures constructed on, in, or above the beds or waters of a navigable lake.
Status Report
- 02/17 House Resources & Conservation Committee, Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation
- 02/18 Senate Resources & Environment Committee, Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation
Easements on State-Owned Lands
IDAPA 20.03.08 - Pending Rule
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.03.08 Easements on State-Owned Lands, Right of Way programs on behalf of the State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) for state endowment trust lands. This program is responsible for granting and acquiring easements on State-Owned Endowment Lands. These activities are authorized by Idaho Code Title 58, Chapter 6 – Rights of Way Over State Lands. he adoption of related rules is authorized by Idaho Code § 58-104.
Status Report
- 02/17 House Resources & Conservation Committee, Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation
- 02/18 Senate Resources & Environment Committee, Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation
IDL Budget Information
JFAC Natural Resources Maintenance Budget
JFAC first sets 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.
The original IDL FY2026 appropriation was $82,411,900, on Feb. 13, JFAC set the IDL FY2027 maintenance budget at $76,567,700, a $7.1% decrease.
The original EFIB FY2026 appropriation was $1,009,500, on Feb. 13, JFAC set the EFIB FY2027 maintenance budget at $1,019,700, a 1% increase.
JFAC Enhancement Budget
JFAC took up enhancement budgets for IDL and EFIB on Monday, Feb. 16. Director Miller presented information regarding IDL's achievements in FY25 and discussed serious challenges with budget cutbacks especially in Wildfire protection and Fire Prevention. Committee members asked thoughtful questions allowing for good discussion.
JFAC took up enhancement budgets for wildfire protection and prevention on Monday, March 9, restoring $124,900 for fiscal year 2026 and $140,300 for fiscal year 2027.
Status Report
Budget Documents
Hearings and Events
- January 13- Forestry Day at the Legislature
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Boise Centre on the Grove East
- Room 410 (4th floor)
- January 23 - Senate Personal Bill Deadline (S. Rule 11)
- January 21 - House Resources & Conservation Committee
- Print hearing - RS 32856 Private forest land, surcharge
- Hearing Room EW40
- 1:30 p.m.
- January 26 - IAC Public Lands & Natural Resources Committee
- Dustin presentation updating Idaho GNA
- 4-5 p.m.
- Boise Centre on the Grove
- January 29 - House Resources & Conservation Committee, HB511
- Hearing Room EW40
- 1:30 - 3 p.m.
- February 13 - JFAC Natural Resources Maintenance Budget Setting
- JFAC Hearing Room
- 8 a.m. MT
- February 16 - 36th Day Deadline for Committee Intro of Bills, Const. Amends & Joint Resolutions (S. Rule 11 & H. Rule 6), with exceptions for privileged committees
- February 17- House Resources & Conservation Committee Hearing, IDL Rules
- Hearing Room EW40
- 1:30-3 p.m. MT
- February 18 - Senate Resources & Environment Hearing, IDL Rules
- Hearing Room WW55
- 1:30-3 p.m. MT
- February 23 - Senate Resources & Environment Hearing, IDL Annual Performance Report
- Hearing Room WW55
- 1:30-3 p.m. MT
- February 25 - House Resources & Conservation Hearing, IDL Annual Performance Report
- Hearing Room EW40
- 1:30-3 p.m. MT
- March 6 - Committee Target to Report on Rules Review
- March 6 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Hearings
- March 9 -Transmittal Date & Target Date for All Transmittals Between Houses (Joint Rule 20)
- March 12 - JFAC Target to Complete Budget Setting
- March 27 - 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.
- Due Date: January
- Required by: Idaho Code 67-7126
- Status: January 21
- View the FY 2025 OHV Fund Report
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.
Moving Expense Reimbursement
IDL shall prepare an annual report that is sent to the State Controller regarding moving expense reimbursements.
Germane Committees
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