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ID HCR036
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature urges federal, state, local, and other building projects to include Idaho-grown and produced wood products in their building and construction plans
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Idaho has 21.5 million acres of forestland (85,557 square miles), ranking 10th nationally in forestland and 5th in wilderness, with 16.5 million acres designated as timberland
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Wood is identified as a strong, safe, and environmentally friendly building material that meets building codes, often costs less than alternatives, and is the only building material that captures and stores carbon
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Over 200 forest product manufacturing and wholesaling businesses operate in Idaho, including sawmills, pulp and paper producers, and log home manufacturers that support rural community economies
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Active forest management helps forests remain resilient against threats including wildfires, insect outbreaks, and disease while meeting environmental, economic, and social needs
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging that federal, state, local, and other building projects include safe, renewable, and environmentally friendly wood products grown and produced in Idaho in their building and construction plans.
IDAHO WOOD PRODUCTS
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 1 p.m. on March 19, 2020
3/19/2020