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Bill > H0737
ID H0737
ID H0737Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to merge the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; RE- PEALING SECTION 67-818, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO THE COORDINATION OF POLICY AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES IN IDAHO; AMENDING CHAPTER 8, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-818, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINER- ALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 67-819, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND AND TO RENAME THE FUND; AMENDING SECTION 22-5501, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OF- FICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 36-715, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 36-1121, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 36-2402, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MIN- ERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 36-2403, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINA- TION; AMENDING SECTION 36-2405, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 42-251, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 47-1706, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 57-1306, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 67-826, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 67-5303, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MIN- ERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AMENDING SECTION 67-5806, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINA- TION; AMENDING SECTION 67-5807, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF SPECIES, MINERALS, AND ENERGY COORDINATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill merges the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources into a new entity called the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination, which will be housed within the governor's office. This new office will be responsible for coordinating state and federal efforts related to species conservation, energy development, and mineral resources, aiming to streamline processes, reduce regulatory burdens, and ensure responsible resource development. The bill also renames the Species Conservation Fund to the Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination Fund and makes various conforming amendments across existing Idaho Code sections to reflect the creation of this new office and its expanded responsibilities, including its role in coordinating responses to federal natural resource projects, facilitating permitting processes, and serving as a liaison to federal agencies. The merger is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes provisions for the transfer of personnel, records, and equipment from the former offices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0737/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0737.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0737SOP.pdf |
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