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HB 603: CAPITOL MALL – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding camping and to revise a provision regarding disposition of property.

Amends Idaho Code sections 67-1613, 67-1613A, and 67-5709 to revise camping prohibitions on Capitol Mall and state properties, define camping and indicia, allow temporary side-free canopies, expand property disposition rules, make technical corrections, and declare an emergency.

Status

Effective (March 20, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 6, 2026

Sponsors

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 18, 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 19, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 19, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026
  • March 20, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026
  • March 20, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 83
  • March 20, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 03/20/2026

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