Idaho Capitol Watch

HJM 9: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.

House Joint Memorial urging Congress to reaffirm FLPMA as primary authority for federal land management and exchanges, addressing Idaho-originated legal threat to established processes.

Status

Signed by Presiding Officers (February 19, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 20, 2026

Sponsors

  • RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 4, 2026 — House: Read Third Time in Full – ADOPTED - 69-0-1AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert (passed)
  • February 5, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House passed; filed for first reading (passed)
  • February 5, 2026 — Senate: Introduced, read first time; referred to: Resources & Environment
  • February 16, 2026 — Senate: Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; to 10th order; held one legislative day (do_pass)
  • February 17, 2026 — Senate: Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – HarrisTitle apvd – to House (passed)
  • February 18, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • February 19, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • February 19, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House

If this preview does not update automatically, use the full page link.

Canonical URL: https://idahocapitolwatch.com/bills/2026-HJM9