Idaho Capitol Watch

HB 233: AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREAS – Amends and adds to existing law to revise the Agricultural Protection Area Act.

Revises the Agricultural Protection Area Act by defining terms, establishing county ordinances and commissions by Jan 1, 2025, streamlining application processes, prohibiting non-agricultural development, and creating a voluntary contribution fund for landowners by Jan 1, 2026. Declares emergency.

Status

Reported Printed (February 17, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 14, 2025

Sponsors

  • WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 14, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • February 17, 2025 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government

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