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ID H0587

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 58-1504, Idaho Code, to make moneys in the rangeland improvement account continuously appropriated, meaning funds can be spent without requiring annual legislative appropriation approval
  • Restricts use of continuously appropriated funds solely to purposes provided under the rangeland improvement chapter
  • Requires the department to provide an annual report to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, Senate Resources and Environment Committee, and House Resources and Conservation Committee detailing all sources and uses of account moneys for the preceding fiscal year
  • The rangeland improvement account consists of moneys from sales, leases, fees, grants, or appropriations from state or federal government, and private foundation grants, with interest earned retained in the account
  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to allow continuous appropriation of the rangeland improvement account.

RANGELAND IMPROVEMENT

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 12, 2026 Session Law Chapter 21 Effective: 07/01/2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/16/2026
Resources and Conservation2/5/2026

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