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ID HJM001

JM

Status

Engrossed

2/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses Idaho Legislature's willingness to begin discussions with Oregon Legislature regarding potential relocation of the Oregon/Idaho state boundary in accordance with the will of eastern Oregon citizens.

  • Notes that Portland metro area contains approximately 47% of Oregon's voters while comprising less than 4% of the state's land mass, with rural Oregonians seeking governance more aligned with their values.

  • Cites that as of January 2023, eleven eastern Oregon counties have approved ballot measures indicating their desire to become Idaho counties.

  • Identifies eastern Oregon resources including water, timber, and minerals as beneficial to Idaho's tax base and economy under Idaho's lower tax rates and regulations.

  • Directs the House Chief Clerk to forward copies of the memorial to the Oregon Legislature leadership and to the congressional delegations of both Idaho and Oregon.

Legislative Description

States findings of the Legislature and resolves that the Idaho Legislature stands ready to begin discussions with the Oregon Legislature regarding the potential to relocate the Oregon/Idaho state boundary.

OREGON AND IDAHO BORDERS

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

2/16/2023

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/16/2023
State Affairs2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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