Bill > H0468

This bill establishes the Rangeland Improvement Act in Idaho, which aims to promote the efficient and sustainable management of rangeland resources. Key provisions include: 1. Creating the Rangeland Improvement Account, which will be funded through revenue from sales, leases, fees, grants, and appropriations. The account will be administered by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and used to fund activities such as rangeland improvement and maintenance, predator control, weed management, and watershed protection. 2. Expanding the Grazing Board Central Committee to include two additional members appointed by the governor who are livestock producers, providing more representation from the ranching industry. 3. Authorizing the legislative audits division to coordinate with the federal Department of the Interior to audit the books of the advisory boards overseeing grazing districts. 4. Empowering the Department of Agriculture to supervise the distribution of any undistributed funds or resources if the federal government alters or discontinues funding related to the Taylor Grazing Act. 5. Directing the Department of Agriculture to work cooperatively to promote the efficient multiple-use management of rangeland resources on federal and other lands to benefit the public interest. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Resources and Conservation Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0468/