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Bill > H0548
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE IDAHO SAFE BOATING ACT; AMENDING SECTION 67-7028, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING ENFORCEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 67-7028 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the Idaho Safe Boating Act, to revise a provision regarding enforcement. Specifically, it grants sheriffs and deputy sheriffs the authority to stop and board any vessel if they have "reasonable suspicion that a violation has occurred," meaning they have a valid reason to believe a law related to boating safety has been broken. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 164 Effective: 07/01/2026 (on 03/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0548/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0548.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0548SOP.pdf |
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