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HB 898: STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the State Historic Preservation Officer.
Establishes State Historic Preservation Officer appointed by Governor within Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination. Removes SHPO from Idaho State Historical Society structure and repeals related statute. Effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 13, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 31, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 31, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 31, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:50 p.m. on April 1, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on one legislative day
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 296
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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