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SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Amends existing law to provide that the commission be established in the Idaho Department of Water Resources.
Sponsored By: RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Grants and loans for farm projects
Beginning July 1, 2026, the commission offers grants and cost-share to help pay for conservation work. It can also use the Resource Conservation and Rangeland Development Fund to make loans where allowed. The commission manages these funds and any money the legislature appropriates. It approves projects only after it confirms money is available.
Idaho OnePlan privacy for farmers
Beginning July 1, 2026, Idaho OnePlan is the main computer tool for conservation planning. Information you enter is treated as trade secrets or production records and is not public under Idaho law. A leadership group with private, state, and federal members guides the program.
Commission moves to Water Resources
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Soil and Water Conservation Commission is housed in the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The commission is a nonregulatory agency. It can adopt rules to run its programs starting July 1, 2026. These are internal changes and do not change who can get money, but they may set procedures applicants must follow.
New rules for commissioners and staff
Beginning July 1, 2026, the commission has seven members: one from each of divisions I–VI and one at-large, all appointed by the governor. Appointments need Senate confirmation, and members serve at the governor’s pleasure. Terms are five years with limits, keeping the staggered setup begun July 1, 2022. If a seat opens, the division sends up to three names and the governor picks from that list. The commission can invite nonvoting advisors (like USDA NRCS and the University of Idaho) and must hire an administrator, with authority to hire staff, make contracts, and request staff help when funding allows.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Kyle Harris
Republican • House
Dustin Manwaring
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/16/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 35 • No: 0
House vote • 2/20/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 58 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/20/2026Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
3/19/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/18/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/17/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0
3/16/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/10/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/9/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/23/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 67-0-3
2/20/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
2/19/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/18/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/17/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
1/21/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/20/2026House
Bill Text
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