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House Bill 503, sponsored by Rep. Manwaring, made changes to Idaho's soil and water conservation commission and has been signed into law by the governor. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, receiving unanimous approval in the Senate (35-0) and near-unanimous approval in the House (67-0 with 3 abstentions).
Without the specific text of the bill, the exact changes to the soil and water conservation commission are unclear, but this legislation likely affects how Idaho manages conservation efforts and could impact farmers, ranchers, and other landowners who work with soil and water conservation districts statewide.
House Bill 511, sponsored by Rep. Boyle, creates or modifies a surcharge related to private forest land in Idaho and has been signed into law by the governor. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature with the House approving it 46-22 and the Senate passing it 26-9.
Without the full text of the bill, the specific details of how this surcharge affects private forest landowners, the amount of the fee, or its intended purpose cannot be determined from the title and legislative history alone.
