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HB 511: PRIVATE FOREST LAND – Amends existing law to revise the surcharge associated with improved forest land.
Amends Section 38-111, Idaho Code, to increase the maximum surcharge on improved private forest land parcels from $40 to $100 per year to fund wildfire preparedness, with technical corrections and emergency clause effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 22, 2026
Sponsors
- RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 12, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 12, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 12, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 13, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 13, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 27
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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