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SR 125IDAHOSession 2026State Billsigned

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Senate Approves Temporary and Pending Rules for Six Idaho State Agencies with Exceptions

Original title: RULE APPROVAL – SENATE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – States findings of the Senate and provides that all temporary and pending rules of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Department of Water Resources, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have been reviewed and approved by the Senate Resources and Environment Committee, with exceptions.

Last action · March 31, 2026: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – BurtenshawTitle apvd – Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate

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What This Bill Does

The Idaho Senate approves all adopted by six state natural resource and licensing departments, subject to specified exceptions.

Why it matters

Determines which administrative regulations take effect for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Department of Lands, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, and Department of Environmental Quality.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Its temporary and pending rules are subject to legislative review and approval outcomes.

Directly affected

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Its temporary and pending rules are reviewed and acted upon by the Senate committee.

Key Facts

The Senate Resources and Environment Committee reviewed and approved temporary and pending rules for six designated Idaho state agencies.
Affected agencies include the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Lands, and Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Affected agencies also include the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
Approval is granted with exceptions as determined by the Senate committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state agencies are affected by this rule approval resolution?

The resolution covers the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Department of Lands, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Water Resources, and Department of Environmental Quality.

Are all rules for these agencies approved without exception?

No, the rules are approved with exceptions.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 31, 2026SenateFloor
Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – BurtenshawTitle apvd – Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate
Mar 26, 2026Senate
Reported Printed; referred to 10th order; held one legislative day
Mar 25, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

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Connected Entities

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Senate Resources and Environment Committee and 4 more

OrganizationIdaho Department of Fish and Game“Agency whose temporary and pending rules were reviewed”Map →

OrganizationIdaho Department of Parks and Recreation“Agency whose temporary and pending rules were reviewed”Map →

OrganizationSenate Resources and Environment Committee“Committee that reviewed and approved agency rules”Map →

OrganizationIdaho Department of Lands“Agency whose temporary and pending rules were reviewed”Map →

OrganizationIdaho Department of Environmental Quality“Agency whose temporary and pending rules were reviewed”Map →

OrganizationIdaho Department of Water Resources“Agency whose temporary and pending rules were reviewed”Map →

OrganizationIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses“Division whose temporary and pending rules were reviewed”Map →

Sources

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legislature.idaho.gov

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