ID H0256

Establishes position of administrator of invasive species policy within the office of the governor, appointed by and serving at pleasure of the governor subject to state senate confirmation, to coordinate invasive species programs across state agencies and regional entities.

Creates Idaho Invasive Species Council chaired by the administrator, including directors from eight state departments, with membership open to federal, local, tribal, and private organizations; council must meet at least twice annually and submit annual reports to governor and legislative agricultural affairs committees.

Authorizes director of Idaho State Department of Agriculture to apply for search warrants to access property for invasive species inspections, establish check stations at state entry points and throughout the state, and prioritize extended operating hours for stations near infested water bodies or state boundaries; makes it illegal to bypass inspection stations without presenting conveyances for examination.

Requires director to actively pursue federal government partnerships and funding for invasive species eradication, with state moneys only paying state's share of joint federal/state programs; permits deficiency warrants up to $5 million per year from general fund for control and eradication costs.

Requires department to enter into cooperative agreements with persons and entities for invasive species detection and control and authorizes delegation of selected duties to other state agencies through formal memoranda of agreement with appropriate expertise or administrative capacity.