Idaho Capitol Watch
SB 1149: PROPERTY – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding property ownership in the State of Idaho.
Prohibits foreign governments and state-controlled enterprises from acquiring controlling interests in Idaho agricultural land, forest land, water rights, mining claims, or mineral rights after effective date. Authorizes Attorney General to seek court-ordered divestiture through receivership. Exempts pre-existing holdings and foreign pension funds. Effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 3, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced March 3, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
- enrolling
Bill history
- March 28, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- March 28, 2025 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 2, read in full as required – PASSED - 68-0-2AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cheatum, Church, Cl (passed)
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling (passed)
- March 31, 2025 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- April 1, 2025 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- April 1, 2025 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- April 2, 2025 — House: Reported delivered to Governor at 4:40 p.m. on 04/01/25
- April 3, 2025 — House: Signed by Governor on 04/02/25 Session Law Chapter 270 Effective: 07/01/2025
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