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HB 12: STATE ASSETS – Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding who may own certain property, to provide for prohibition on lease or purchase of certain land or dwellings, and to provide for prohibition on access to state assets.
Prohibits foreign governments, state-controlled enterprises, and principals from designated adversary countries (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria) from purchasing or holding controlling interests in Idaho agricultural land, forest land, water rights, mining claims, or mineral rights. Requires divestiture within 180 days. Bans such entities from owning property within specified military protection zones. Establishes whistleblower rewards and judicial enforcement.
Status
Reported Printed (January 15, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 14, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- January 14, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- January 15, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
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