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IdahoH 05112026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
PRIVATE FOREST LAND – Amends existing law to revise the surcharge associated with improved forest land.
Sponsored By: RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
PRIVATE FOREST LAND
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher wildfire surcharge on improved forest lots
The law raises the maximum wildfire preparedness surcharge on each improved private forest lot to $100. The Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners sets the exact per-lot amount, up to that cap, and it is on top of other assessments. Beginning July 1, 2026, a surcharge applies to each improved lot you own. Your total cost equals the board-set amount times your number of improved lots.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Judy Boyle
Republican • House
WoodwardTitle apvd - to House
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 26 • No: 9
House vote • 2/4/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 46 • No: 22
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026 Session Law Chapter 27 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/18/2026Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026
3/16/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/13/2026HouseReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/12/2026HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/11/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 26-9-0
3/10/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/27/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/26/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/5/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 46-22-2
2/4/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
2/3/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/2/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
1/30/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
1/23/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/22/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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