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ID H0503
ID H0503Amends existing law to provide that the commission be established in the Idaho Department of Water Resources.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION; AMENDING SECTION 22-2718, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE IDAHO STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to relocate the Idaho State Soil and Water Conservation Commission from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water Resources, meaning the commission will now operate under the purview of the water resources department. The bill also includes provisions for the appointment and terms of commission members, outlines the commission's duties and powers related to soil and water conservation, and establishes an emergency clause making the changes effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Resources and Conservation Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0503/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0503.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0503SOP.pdf |
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