This bill establishes a pilot program in Idaho to explore the use of certain psychoactive substances, including psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine, for treating serious behavioral health conditions like PTSD, depression, and addiction. The program would be administered by the Department of Health and Welfare and is limited to eligible participants such as veterans, first responders, and Idaho residents aged 21 or older with qualifying conditions. Participation would be voluntary, and all medicine use must occur under strict medical supervision with comprehensive screening, safety protocols, and informed consent requirements. The program is designed to be revenue-neutral, primarily funded through program fees and donations rather than state tax dollars, and must collect data on safety and outcomes to inform future legislative decisions.
This bill, known as the FAST Act, authorizes the State of Idaho to use payment stablecoins for making payments to vendors and contractors. It establishes a list of approved stablecoins that must meet specific federal standards under the GENIUS Act, including being fully backed by U.S. dollars or treasury obligations and issued by U.S.-based entities with transparent reserve reporting. The state treasurer will maintain this list annually and report to the legislature on how stablecoin usage provides fiscal benefits, while vendors can choose but are not required to accept these digital payments. The bill also allows Idaho to coordinate with other states on stablecoin policies and requires secure systems for handling these transactions.
SJR 103 proposes a constitutional amendment to manage Idaho's lands acquired from the federal government. It creates two trust systems: one for lands granted under specific historical conditions (allowing limited sales at fair market value with annual limits), and a permanent trust for all other federal lands that **cannot be sold** but may be leased. Revenue from the permanent trust fund must support public lands management, county compensation, improved public access, and K-12 education. The amendment requires voter approval and would prevent future legislative sales of these protected lands while directing funds toward public benefits.
This bill clarifies how temporary government rules in Idaho expire and establishes specific deadlines for their review by the legislature. It requires agencies to explain why a rule needs to take effect before going through normal review, and sets a June 30 deadline for temporary rules to expire unless the legislature approves them by concurrent resolution. The law also specifies when pending rules become effective after legislative approval, with most taking effect on July 1 of the session year. These changes apply to all state agencies that create administrative rules and affect how quickly temporary regulations remain in force.
This bill allows county fair boards in Idaho counties with 200,000 or more residents to become advisory bodies to the county commissioners, giving the commissioners more direct control over fair operations. Under the new rules, commissioners would retain and exercise all existing powers, duties, and responsibilities of the fair board, while the ordinance must specify how the board advises commissioners and handles its operations. The changes apply only to single-county fair districts that already meet the population threshold before January 1, 2024, and do not affect multi-county fair districts or counties that reach the population limit after that date.
This bill amends Idaho law to define and criminalize abortion trafficking, which occurs when an adult recruits, harbors, or transports a pregnant minor within the state to conceal an abortion from the minor's parents or guardian. The law applies to anyone who procures or obtains an abortion for the minor, though it explicitly excludes sharing health plan information from this definition. Prosecutors can be bypassed by the attorney general if local officials refuse to enforce the law, and the crime carries a prison sentence of two to five years. Parents or guardians consenting to the trafficking can use this as a legal defense, but the location of the abortion provider outside Idaho does not provide a defense. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
H 594 revises Idaho's property tax rules to ensure late fees and interest on overdue payments are distributed proportionally to local taxing districts (like cities, schools, and road districts). It requires county tax collectors to remit all late charges and interest to county auditors, who must then allocate these funds in the same ratio as each district's share of regular property tax revenue. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all property tax collections handled by county tax collectors and auditors.
H 587 amends Idaho law to allow the rangeland improvement account to be used automatically each year without needing separate annual budget approvals. This affects the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (which manages the account) and ranchers who benefit from rangeland improvements funded through the account. The bill requires the department to provide annual reports to specific legislative committees detailing all funding sources and uses for the account. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, streamlining funding for ongoing rangeland conservation projects.
This bill amends Idaho Code §11-605 to clarify that debtors may exempt one motor vehicle (regardless of its operability, insurability, or registration status) up to a value of $10,000 in civil judgment proceedings. It directly affects Idaho residents facing debt collection who own vehicles valued at or below $10,000. The key change refines the existing exemption language to explicitly state that the $10,000 value limit applies irrespective of the vehicle's condition or registration status. The amendment maintains the same $10,000 exemption threshold but removes ambiguity about vehicle requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2026.
This bill amends Idaho state law to clarify definitions and update procedures related to county solid waste disposal sites and management. It empowers county commissioners to establish, operate, and maintain their own waste disposal systems using various funding sources, including bonds and current revenues, while allowing counties to choose whether to contract out these services. The legislation also permits counties to implement flow control measures that require waste haulers to use designated local facilities, but only after completing a detailed independent study that analyzes financial impacts, cost-benefit factors, liability risks, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the bill defines key terms such as "major solid waste generator" and "flow control" to provide clearer legal standards for waste management decisions.
This bill establishes a new state property tax in Idaho targeting non-primary residential properties, such as vacation homes and short-term rentals, to help fund emergency services and law enforcement. The tax applies a 2.5 mill levy on taxable property value but exempts primary homesteads, commercial properties, agricultural land, and long-term residential leases of at least seven months. Revenue collected from the tax is distributed to counties and local jurisdictions, with 50% specifically designated for law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services. The legislation also repeals an existing restriction that prevented a state property tax when a sales tax is in force, allowing this new levy to operate alongside sales taxes.
This bill is a procedural resolution that formally confirms the House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee has reviewed and approved most pending and temporary rules from Idaho's Department of Environmental Quality and Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The resolution specifically identifies two rule sections that were not approved and lists one drinking water system rule that will become effective at the end of the legislative session. This document serves as an official record of the committee's oversight role under state law, ensuring administrative rules follow proper legislative review procedures before implementation.
