ID H0898

State historic preservation officer position established as a gubernatorial appointment, serving at the governor's pleasure with compensation set by the governor, requiring qualifications in education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability

State historic preservation program transferred to the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination, which will administer and enforce provisions in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act without exceeding federal standards

State historic preservation office removed from the Idaho State Historical Society's organizational structure and the society director's authority to serve as preservation officer eliminated

Section 67-4127A of Idaho Code repealed, removing the previous statutory framework for the state historic preservation officer position

Emergency clause declares the act effective July 1, 2026