All Roll Calls
Yes: 77 • No: 26
IdahoH 08792026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide for the sale of hemp products intended for human ingestion or inhalation.
Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
INDUSTRIAL HEMP
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Hemp growing and shipping allowed
Beginning July 1, 2026, you can grow, process, transport, and research industrial hemp under Idaho’s state plan and the 2018 Farm Bill. The Agriculture Director must issue rules that follow the 2018 Farm Bill. You may move hemp across state lines if you follow Idaho Code 67-2921.
More say and clarity on hemp rules
Starting July 1, 2026, all hemp rules must use negotiated rulemaking, so affected groups can give input. If a proposed state rule is broader or stricter than federal law, the notice must clearly say which parts go beyond federal rules or cover new areas.
New rules for hemp product sales
Beginning July 1, 2026, businesses that sell hemp products for people to eat or inhale must follow Idaho’s hemp rules. This does not cover nonviable hulled hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, or hemp seed oil. Products must meet the standards in Idaho Code 37-2701(u) and 37-2705(d)(29)(i).
Fees and appeals for hemp violations
Starting July 1, 2026, the Agriculture Department can set fees and penalties for breaking hemp rules. No penalty applies unless you get notice and a hearing under the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act. You can appeal a penalty to the county district court within 30 days of the final agency action.
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: 24 • No: 10
House vote • 3/20/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 53 • No: 16
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 292 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/2/2026Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
4/1/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 24-10-1
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
3/23/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 53-16-1
3/20/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/19/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/18/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/12/2026House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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