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ID H0620
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
- Boards of county commissioners are deemed to have "special expertise" on all subjects within their statutory responsibility when acting as cooperating agencies under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and federal land planning matters
- Special expertise designation covers matters related to health, safety, welfare, custom, culture, and socioeconomic viability of the county
- Counties with comprehensive plans under Idaho Code section 67-6508 may coordinate those plans with federal agencies under the Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960, National Forest Management Act of 1976, and Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
- Creates new Section 31-882 in Idaho Code, Chapter 8, Title 31
- Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding special expertise of boards of county commissioners and coordination of planning efforts with federal agencies.
BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government and Taxation2/20/2026
Local Government2/11/2026
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