Bill > S1078

This bill amends several sections of Idaho state law to standardize the appointment and terms of directors for various state departments. Specifically, the bill changes the appointment process for directors of the Idaho Department of Correction, Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Transportation Department, Department of Lands, and Department of Parks and Recreation from being appointed by their respective boards to being appointed directly by the governor. The bill also establishes a standard four-year term for these directors, with directors appointed on or before July 1, 2025, to be considered for confirmation by the senate during the second regular session of the sixty-eighth Idaho legislature. Additionally, the bill updates the existing statute on state office vacancies (Section 59-904) to include these newly governor-appointed director positions. This change aims to provide more direct gubernatorial oversight of these key state agencies and create a more consistent appointment process across different departments, while still maintaining the requirement of senate confirmation for these appointments.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1078/