Idaho House

In a move reflecting a strong sense of local values, Idaho just tightened the reins on government access to private property.

As the demand for power surges, Idaho's lawmakers are stepping up with new strategies to keep the lights on for everyone. Let’s see what’s brewing in Boise.

With passionate testimonies and a decisive vote, Idaho's Senate is sending a message about property rights—let's dive into the details.

Legislators are looking to modernize fair board governance in Idaho. Where did the push for this change come from?

Last week, the Idaho State House passed Senate Bill 1083 A.  The legislation looks to address declining groundwater levels in several areas of the state, which has cost water users and the state tens of millions of dollars.  Senate Bill 1083 A proposes four key changes:     Fairness in Administration – The bill specifies that new subdivisions in areas of the state designated as Ground Water Manag

According to the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, property owners in the Gem State may soon see some tax relief.  Supporters of House Bill 304 would provide an additional $100 million of annual property tax relief to Idahoans starting in 2025.   “...

Last week, the Idaho state Senate passed Senate Bill 1083 A, moving the legislation to the House Resources Committee to possibly be considered this week.  The legislation looks to address declining groundwater levels in several areas of the state, which has cost water users and the state tens of millions of dollars.  Senate ...

A new proposal in the Idaho House, House Bill 195, looks to establish stricter guidelines for the state Department of Fish and Game before relocating or transplanting wildlife.   “The bill requires 30-day advance notice to county commissioners, landowners and lease holders before any wildlife release, with a few exceptions, for small animals like starlings and raccoons," said Dex Lake with th

Idaho House Joint Memorial 4 was introduced earlier this month, asking the federal government to remove the grizzly bear from the Endangered Species List.  The Memorial said grizzly bears have reached recovery goals in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, and those elevated population numbers have led to conflicts between bears and both humans and other animals alike.   “...

The state of Idaho is looking at expanding who is eligible for depredation compensation.  The Idaho Farm Bureau’s Dex Lake said House Bill 82 aims to include livestock losses deemed “possible” wolf or grizzly bear depredations.   “Currently, I...