Bill
Bill > S1238
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO FISH AND GAME; AMENDING SECTION 36-105, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PRIOR TO THE IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION SETTING OF ANY SEASON OR LIMIT ON THE TAKING OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning the Idaho Fish and Game Commission's authority to set seasons and limits for taking fish and wildlife. Specifically, it requires the commission to provide a minimum 30-day public comment period before adopting, repealing, or amending any proclamation that sets seasons for game animals, game birds, furbearers, migratory birds, salmon, steelhead, and resident fish, with an exception for emergency proclamations. The bill also makes technical corrections to the language used in the existing law and declares an emergency, making its provisions effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Resources and Environment Committee (S)
Last Action
Senate Resources & Environment Committee (13:30:00 2/4/2026 Room WW55) (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1238/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1238.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1238SOP.pdf |
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