STATE GOVERNMENT – Amends current law to revise provisions regarding director appointments to certain executive agencies.
Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Governor now appoints key agency directors
The Governor now appoints the directors of Fish and Game, Transportation, and Parks and Recreation. Each director serves at the Governor’s pleasure. Fish and Game: the director must have wildlife protection and management experience, work full time, and hold no other public or political party office. Transportation: the director must have transportation experience, work full time, and hold no other public or political committee office. Parks and Recreation: the director is chosen for executive ability and park experience, must be bonded if the board requires, and performs duties the board assigns. Any director appointed on or before July 1, 2026, is considered for Senate confirmation at the first regular session of the Sixty-ninth Idaho Legislature.
New rules for state appointments and vacancies
For appointed offices without a fixed term in law, the term ends when the Governor’s term ends. The Governor or other appointing authority must fill the job within 12 months. The office is vacant if no qualified person is appointed on time. It is also vacant if the Senate does not get the appointment letter by the 36th legislative day of the next session. The Senate sends each nomination to the proper committee before a full vote.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
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STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 04/01/26 Session Law Chapter 267 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/1/2026Reported delivered to Governor at 3:48 p.m. on 03/26/26
3/27/2026Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
3/26/2026HouseReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/25/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/23/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/3/2026HouseRetained on calendar
3/2/2026SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
2/25/2026SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
2/24/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/17/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/16/2026Senate
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