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ID SCR108

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Legislative Council authorized to appoint a committee to study the process for Idaho to acquire title to and control of federally-managed public lands.

  • Committee analysis must address operating cost efficiencies, funding options for fire management, asset value assessments, federal payment continuations (PILT and SRS), and projected costs and revenues.

  • Committee must develop processes to identify land acquisition priorities, pilot projects, appropriate management entities, and safeguards to protect public ownership and access.

  • Committee must develop a formula for distributing revenues if management revenues exceed operating costs.

  • Committee shall issue progress report to Second Regular Session of Sixty-third Idaho Legislature and final findings and recommendations to First Regular Session of Sixty-fourth Idaho Legislature.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and authorizing the Legislative Council to appoint a committee to undertake and complete a study for the State of Idaho to acquire title to and control of public lands now controlled by the federal government.

PUBLIC LANDS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment

2/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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