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HB 651: DEPREDATION CLAIMS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the payment of depredation claims.
Amends Section 36-115, Idaho Code, to revise payment procedures for big game depredation claims from the Big Game Depredation Fund. Clarifies claim processing, adds $125,000 annual cap per claimant for certain claims, 10% cap for livestock claims, and prioritizes full payout of adjusted claims using all available funds.
Status
Reported Printed (February 13, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 12, 2026
Sponsors
- RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 12, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- February 13, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
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