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IdahoH 07722026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide for negligent violations.
Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
INDUSTRIAL HEMP
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Bill Overview
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5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Hemp rules align with federal plan
Beginning July 1, 2026, the department must write hemp rules that follow the 2018 Farm Bill. If a state rule is broader or stricter than federal law, the rule notice must clearly say which parts are broader or stricter. Rules under this chapter must use negotiated rulemaking, giving growers and processors a seat at the table. Once USDA accepts Idaho’s state hemp plan, Idaho hemp production, processing, transport, and research must also follow that plan.
Interstate transport of hemp stays legal
Starting July 1, 2026, you can keep transporting industrial hemp across state lines to, from, or through Idaho. You must follow Idaho Code 67-2921 when moving hemp in interstate commerce.
Notice and appeal rights for hemp penalties
Starting July 1, 2026, the agency must give notice and a hearing before imposing a hemp penalty. You can appeal a final penalty to the district court in the county where the violation is alleged. You must file within 30 days of the agency’s final action.
Safe harbor for hemp grain and fiber growers
Beginning July 1, 2026, hemp producers are not treated as negligent if three things are true. You grow hemp only for grain or fiber, you make reasonable efforts to meet the acceptable THC rules, and your crop’s total THC is 1.0% or less on a dry weight basis. The department and the state hemp plan use these standards to judge compliance.
New hemp fees and penalty rules
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department can set fees and penalties for hemp law violations by rule. The law does not set the amounts; the agency will set them. Producers and handlers may face new costs once those rules are adopted.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Tammy Nichols
Republican • Senate
John Shirts
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/31/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 68 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 293 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/2/2026Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
4/1/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1
3/31/2026HouseRetained on calendar
3/30/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/25/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/24/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/6/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 68-0-2
3/5/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/4/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/3/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
2/26/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/25/2026House
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