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IdahoH 06622026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
MILK TESTING – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding milk and cream testing methods.
Sponsored By: AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
MILK TESTING
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State audits of milk payment records
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Idaho Department of Agriculture can audit payments for milk and cream. It can review records to check that prices and payments follow the rules. Dairies, cooperatives, and buyers must keep clear records. This adds oversight and may raise administrative costs or lead to payment adjustments.
New milk testing rules for dairies and haulers
Beginning July 1, 2026, milk sold with quality-based prices must use tests the agriculture director approves. An authorized hauler must take a sample from every shipment. Haulers and handlers must have accurate thermometers. Samples must be kept tamper-proof and between 33 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Buyers, sellers, or the department can test samples at any time. The director can set rules, with legislative approval. These steps add compliance work and costs but make testing more consistent.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Lori Den Hartog
Republican • Senate
John Vander Woude
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/17/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 67 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 74 Effective: 07/01/2026
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 - 34-0-1
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
3/3/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 67-0-3
3/2/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 2, 2026
2/27/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/26/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/25/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
2/16/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/13/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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