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HB 503: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Amends existing law to provide that the commission be established in the Idaho Department of Water Resources.
HB 503 moves the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water Resources. The reorganization seeks to streamline administration, reduce duplication, and achieve approximately $107,000 in personnel savings. The measure passed both chambers without opposition and became effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 20, 2026
Sponsors
- RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 17, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026
- March 19, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 58
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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