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ID H0503

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the Idaho State Soil and Water Conservation Commission from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water Resources

  • Commission remains a nonregulatory agency consisting of seven members appointed by the governor from six geographic divisions of the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, plus one at-large member

  • Commission retains existing responsibilities including assisting soil conservation districts, coordinating district activities, administering the resource conservation and rangeland development fund, and overseeing the "Idaho OnePlan" conservation planning system

  • Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that the commission be established in the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Last Action

to House

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/23/2026
Agricultural Affairs1/21/2026

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