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ID S1134
Bill
Status
3/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates the Office of Public Lands within the department of lands to oversee public lands activities, citizen access, pilot programs, and federal agency monitoring in Idaho.
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Establishes a 9-member Public Lands Council appointed by legislative leaders consisting of 7 legislators (including at least 1 from minority party) and 2 citizen stakeholders, serving 4-year terms with annual election of a chair.
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Appoints an administrator selected by the council and confirmed by the state senate to implement office duties and oversee public lands issues.
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Designates the office to coordinate state departments on public lands matters, respond to federal plans and biological opinions, participate in regional efforts, negotiate agreements with federal agencies, and provide citizen ombudsman services.
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Requires the office to submit annual reports to the legislature with recommendations on pilot projects, joint programs, and citizen access to public lands.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to create the Office of Public Lands, to provide for appointment of an administrator and to provide powers and duties of the office.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC LANDS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
3/9/2015