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SJM 102: MINES AND MINING – States findings of the Legislature and requests Idaho work with the federal government to reform certain federal acts that impede the production and processing of minerals in Idaho.
Senate Joint Memorial 102 urges federal reform of permitting processes for critical mineral mining on federal lands in Idaho. Recognizes Idaho's vital role in domestic production of minerals like phosphate, molybdenum, and rare earths essential for national security. Requests Governor, AG, and congressional delegation work with Trump administration to streamline NEPA and FLPMA processes. Passed both chambers by voice vote; delivered to Secretary of State.
Status
Signed by Presiding Officers (March 24, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 26, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
- LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO
- Sixty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2025
- Legislative Co-sponsors
- RS32515 / SJM102
- Senator Harris Representative Andrus
- SJM 102
Committees
- JR for Printing
- enrolling
Bill history
- March 10, 2025 — House: Received from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
- March 10, 2025 — House: Read First Time, Referred to Resources & Conservation
- March 17, 2025 — House: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading (do_pass)
- March 18, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- March 20, 2025 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – AndrusTitle apvd – to Senate (passed)
- March 21, 2025 — Senate: Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling (passed)
- March 24, 2025 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 24, 2025 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
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