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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT; AMENDING SECTION 22-1204, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE AN OUTDATED PROVISION REGARDING RULES; REPEALING SECTION 22-1211A, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO REFERENDUM OF CONTINUANCE OF ADDITIONAL TAX; REPEALING SECTION 22-1215, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO ACCESS TO RECORDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update Idaho law by removing outdated provisions related to the Idaho Potato Commission, with the legislative intent to streamline and modernize state laws for the benefit of the public. Specifically, it removes a provision from Section 22-1204 of the Idaho Code that restricted the commission from creating rules about updated definitions of "shipper," "grower," and "processor" for one year. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 22-1211A, which dealt with a referendum on the continuation of an additional tax, and Section 22-1215, which concerned access to records. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Agricultural Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1242/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1242.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1242SOP.pdf |
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