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ID H0502

Bill

Status

Passed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Forest Products Commission statutes to standardize all commission member terms at three years and require legislative approval for any rules defining vacancy and term procedures

  • Establishes formal officer structure requiring election of a chair by majority vote, with optional vice chair position, both serving one-year terms commencing July 30 annually

  • Revises assessment payment options to allow either full payment within 30 days or four equal quarterly payments due by December 31, with delinquent accounts accruing 1% monthly interest starting 31 days after notice

  • Adds detailed nomination process requiring financial supporters to submit nominations by June 1 for expiring seats, with the commission forwarding qualified nominees and recommendations to the governor

  • Nullifies existing administrative rules in IDAPA 15.03.01 effective July 1, 2026, with the act declared an emergency taking effect on that date

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Forest Products Commission.

IDAHO FOREST PRODUCTS COMMISSION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 8 Effective: 07/01/2026; 07/01/2026 IDAPA Sunset Clause – SECTION 5

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/10/2026
Resources and Conservation1/21/2026

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