Bill
Bill > H0781
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PESTS; AMENDING SECTION 25-2601, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONTROL AGRICULTURAL PESTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the powers of county commissioners regarding the control of agricultural pests. Specifically, it expands the definition of what can be declared an agricultural pest to include a broader range of animals and organisms, such as various rodents like mice and rats, insects like crickets and grasshoppers, and any other invertebrate organism that harms livestock, natural grasses, or cultivated crops. It also includes plant disease-causing organisms or agents that have similar detrimental effects. The bill clarifies that county commissioners have the authority to take necessary steps to control these pests on both public and private lands within their counties. Additionally, the bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
General Orders Calendar (10:00:00 3/31/2026 House Floor) (on 03/31/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0781/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0781.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0781SOP.pdf |
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