House Resources & Conservation Committee introduces three RS bills and reviews budget research tools
January 19, 2026 | Resources and Conservation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
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The House Resources & Conservation Committee met on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Room EW40 and called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Chairman Mendive presided over a session that introduced three resolution-style bills, included a short presentation on Legislative budget research resources, and concluded at 2:24 p.m.
Rep. Boyle (D9) presented RS 32850, saying the proposal "moves the current Idaho Forest Products Commission IDAPA Rules into Idaho Code, specifically into Title 38, and Chapter 15." Rep. Shepherd moved to introduce RS 32850; the motion carried by voice vote. The committee did not record a roll-call tally for the motion.
Rep. Boyle also presented RS 32975, which he described as asking the federal government to reaffirm the "Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMS)" as the primary authority for federal land management and land exchanges. Rep. Pickett moved to introduce RS 32975; the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes do not record a numerical vote tally.
Rep. Manwaring presented RS 32883, stating the bill would move the Idaho Soil and Water Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Rep. Tanner moved to introduce RS 32883; the motion carried by voice vote.
Chairman Mendive invited Rep. Tanner, speaking in his capacity as JFAC chair, to offer brief remarks on budget appropriations. Rep. Tanner then introduced Janet Jessup, a policy analyst from the Legislative Services Office, who presented the budget research resources available on the Legislative website. Committee members were informed how materials for member review will be circulated.
Chairman Mendive asked for volunteers to proof the meeting minutes; Representatives Church and Sauter volunteered and were assigned that task. With no further business, the committee adjourned at 2:24 p.m.
Votes at a glance: RS 32850 — motion to introduce by Rep. Shepherd; carried by voice vote (tally not specified). RS 32975 — motion to introduce by Rep. Pickett; carried by voice vote (tally not specified). RS 32883 — motion to introduce by Rep. Tanner; carried by voice vote (tally not specified).
Rep. Boyle (D9) presented RS 32850, saying the proposal "moves the current Idaho Forest Products Commission IDAPA Rules into Idaho Code, specifically into Title 38, and Chapter 15." Rep. Shepherd moved to introduce RS 32850; the motion carried by voice vote. The committee did not record a roll-call tally for the motion.
Rep. Boyle also presented RS 32975, which he described as asking the federal government to reaffirm the "Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMS)" as the primary authority for federal land management and land exchanges. Rep. Pickett moved to introduce RS 32975; the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes do not record a numerical vote tally.
Rep. Manwaring presented RS 32883, stating the bill would move the Idaho Soil and Water Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Rep. Tanner moved to introduce RS 32883; the motion carried by voice vote.
Chairman Mendive invited Rep. Tanner, speaking in his capacity as JFAC chair, to offer brief remarks on budget appropriations. Rep. Tanner then introduced Janet Jessup, a policy analyst from the Legislative Services Office, who presented the budget research resources available on the Legislative website. Committee members were informed how materials for member review will be circulated.
Chairman Mendive asked for volunteers to proof the meeting minutes; Representatives Church and Sauter volunteered and were assigned that task. With no further business, the committee adjourned at 2:24 p.m.
Votes at a glance: RS 32850 — motion to introduce by Rep. Shepherd; carried by voice vote (tally not specified). RS 32975 — motion to introduce by Rep. Pickett; carried by voice vote (tally not specified). RS 32883 — motion to introduce by Rep. Tanner; carried by voice vote (tally not specified).
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