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IdahoH 06032026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding camping and to revise a provision regarding disposition of property.
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
CAPITOL MALL
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
Rules to reclaim property taken by state
When the state removes your property from state land, it keeps it in secure storage for at least 90 days. The agency posts a notice with contact details. To reclaim, you must show ID and sign a form with your name and contact, swearing it is yours. The agency may charge a reasonable storage fee. After 90 days unclaimed, the property is treated as abandoned and may be disposed of. The state is not liable if it follows these steps.
Control and security at Capitol Mall
The Department of Administration has exclusive control over Capitol Mall properties and can set rules and permits. Breaking these rules is an infraction, and the director can go to court to stop violations. The law lists which buildings, grounds, and parking make up the Capitol Mall, and more may be named by rule. If a state entity asks, these rules can also apply to its property, with the property named in rule. Idaho State Police lead law enforcement at the mall. Ada County and Boise also enforce the law and rules. The department may hire private security for these properties.
How rent and parking money is used
The Department of Administration uses rent from Capitol Mall and multi-agency buildings to pay staff and daily costs. Rental rates must include money for long-term maintenance, and the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council reviews the rates. After costs, any rental or lease proceeds above $200,000 per property at fiscal year end go to the Permanent Building Fund, tracked by property. Money from parking rentals goes to the Permanent Building Fund when received. It cannot be spent without an appropriation and can only fund security, maintenance, and upkeep for the property that earned it.
No camping on Idaho state property
The law bans camping on all state-owned or leased property unless it is a marked campground. Camping includes using state land as a place to live or sleep at any time. It also includes tents at night and signs like storing gear, cooking, bedding, fires, or digging. You must remove symbolic tents or enclosed structures from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., unless rules allow otherwise. A violation is an infraction, and you must take your belongings with you. You may use a side-free canopy to stay dry, but not for sleeping, and you must follow rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ben Adams
Republican • Senate
Bruce D. Skaug
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 28 • No: 6
House vote • 2/24/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 66 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 03/20/2026
3/23/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/19/2026HouseReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/18/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 28-6-1
3/17/2026HouseRetained on calendar
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
2/25/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 66-2-2
2/24/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/23/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/20/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
2/9/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/6/2026House
Bill Text
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