STATE GOVERNMENT – Amends current law to revise provisions regarding director appointments to certain executive agencies.

This bill (S 1300) changes how Idaho appoints directors for several state agencies. It requires the Governor to directly appoint the directors of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Transportation Department, and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (among others), rather than through prior processes. These appointments must now be submitted to the Senate for confirmation, with the Governor filling vacancies within 12 months. The bill applies to all director-level positions in these agencies and centralizes appointment authority under the Governor, streamlining the process for filling leadership roles.