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IdahoH 05662026 regular legislative sessionHouse
STATE TRUST FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION ENHANCEMENT ACT – Amends and repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions.
Sponsored By: RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
STATE TRUST FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION ENHANCEMENT ACT
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
More tools to build parks and trails
The park board can accept federal aid, donations, and matching funds and partner with cities, counties, and recreation districts to add or run facilities. It creates and maintains a statewide recreation trail system with advice from the trails coordinator. The board may discount park fees to boost use, and all net proceeds go to the park and recreation fund to pay operating costs. Areas built with these programs stay open for outdoor recreation, and local partners must cover their share and maintain sites. The board cannot commit the state’s share on a project until enough money is available. These authorities apply beginning July 1, 2026.
Park savings for seniors and veterans
Seniors can get up to 50% off RV camping Monday through Thursday with a federal senior pass or a qualifying state senior park pass. Idaho resident veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability can get park fees waived. The board sets the exact discount and waiver rules. These savings apply beginning July 1, 2026.
Grants to improve RV camps and services
Starting July 1, 2026, the department gives grants from the state RV fund to public entities to buy, build, run, and maintain RV facilities and services. A six‑member RV advisory committee, with one member from each district, advises on priorities. No more than 15% of the fund each year may be used for admin costs. Any money not spent by year‑end goes back into the RV fund.
Old outdoor recreation trust repealed
The law repeals Idaho Code 67‑4245 through 67‑4249 and ends the old State Trust for Outdoor Recreation Enhancement. This is a cleanup that removes outdated or unnecessary provisions. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.
Higher park fees for nonresidents
At least five state parks charge nonresidents about double the resident price for camping and for entry. The board can also raise other nonresident fees above old administrative caps when allowed by law and contracts. The doubled-fee minimum was required by January 1, 2022. Reservations made before July 1, 2026 do not count toward the minimum.
Park safety rules and fines
The park board sets and enforces rules for park use. Breaking these rules is an infraction. The board may limit gunfire in parks to protect the public. These limits do not affect lawful self‑defense or lawful hunting. Rules apply beginning July 1, 2026.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Dustin Manwaring
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 66 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 88 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/23/2026Delivered to Governor at 4:32 p.m. on March 19, 2026
3/20/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/19/2026SenateReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/18/2026HouseRetained on calendar
3/17/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/13/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/12/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/9/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-0-4
3/6/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/5/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/4/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
2/2/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/30/2026House
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