HJR 10 Idaho House · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

PUBLIC LANDS – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution regarding state-owned lands.

HJR 10 proposes a constitutional amendment to Idaho's Article IX, Section 8, changing how state-owned lands must be managed. It would require the state board of land commissioners to prioritize revenue-generating activities (like timber sales, mining, and grazing) over public access for recreation, hunting, fishing, and trapping, as long as access doesn't interfere with revenue operations. The amendment also sets specific limits: no land sales below appraised value, maximum annual sales of 100 sections (640 acres each), and no single buyer can purchase more than 320 acres at a time. This is a procedural proposal requiring voter approval at the next general election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 18, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
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Feb 18, 2026
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