Bill > H0502

This bill revises provisions related to the Idaho Forest Products Commission by updating definitions, clarifying the commission's structure and appointment process, and modifying how assessments and late fees are handled. Key changes include broadening the definition of a "forest product manufacturer" to include entities that buy Idaho timber and sell it out of state for processing, establishing a clear process for nominating and appointing commission members with input from "financial supporters" (entities that pay assessments), and outlining the election of a chair and vice-chair for the commission. Additionally, the bill adjusts the assessment rates and collection procedures, including options for payment schedules and penalties for late payments, and repeals existing administrative rules related to the commission, making them void by July 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on the same date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Resources and Conservation Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0502/