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ID HCR046

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recreation is identified as a key economic driver in Idaho with growing popularity, particularly for Treasure Valley residents accessing Central Idaho
  • Idaho's increased population has created greater demand for recreational opportunities within reasonable distances and a need for more recreation areas
  • Large tracts of timber and grazing land in Idaho are deemed worthy of protection and should be evaluated for acquisition to support timber management, grazing, hunting, fishing, and motorized and nonmotorized recreation uses
  • Enhancing recreational options would promote tourism and agribusiness, both critical to maintaining Idaho's state economy, while increased managed timberland would positively impact state revenue
  • The Idaho Legislature expresses support for certain acquisitions of timber and grazing lands within the state

Legislative Description

States findings of the Legislature and supports certain acquisitions of timber and grazing lands.

TIMBER AND GRAZING LANDS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation

3/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Resources and Conservation3/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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