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SB 1300: STATE GOVERNMENT – Amends current law to revise provisions regarding director appointments to certain executive agencies.
Transfers appointment authority of directors for Departments of Fish and Game, Transportation, and Parks and Recreation from boards/commissions to the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation under section 59-904, Idaho Code. Effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 16, 2026
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- March 24, 2026 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 67 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 3, read in full as required – PASSED - 41-29-0AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cayler, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Ehardt, Ehler (passed)
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 26, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- March 26, 2026 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- March 26, 2026 — House: delivered to Governor at 3:48 p.m. on 03/26/26
- April 1, 2026 — House: Signed by Governor on 04/01/26
- April 1, 2026 — House: Session Law Chapter 267
- July 1, 2026 — House: Effective: 07/01/2026
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