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FISH AND GAME – Repeals existing law to remove outdated or unnecessary provisions related to the Department of Fish and Game.

Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

FISH AND GAME

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Idaho Fish and Game penalties repealed

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law removes Idaho Code §36-1120, a penalties section. Penalties in that section no longer apply. The Department of Fish and Game cannot enforce rules using that section. The act adds no new programs or funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Carl J. Bjerke

    Republican • Senate

  • Dustin Manwaring

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/6/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 65 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 96 Effective: 07/01/2026

    3/23/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026

    3/19/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    3/19/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/18/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    3/18/2026House

  7. Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling

    3/17/2026House

  8. Read third time in full – PASSED - 34-0-1

    3/17/2026Senate

  9. Read second time; filed for Third Reading

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    3/9/2026Senate

  13. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 65-0-5

    3/6/2026House

  14. Read second time; Filed for Third Reading

    3/5/2026House

  15. Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading

    3/4/2026House

  16. Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation

    2/26/2026House

  17. Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

    2/25/2026House

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