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HJM 13

CLEAN WATER ACT – States findings of the Legislature and requests federal action.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho Legislature memorializes Congress to modify federal Clean Water Act implementation, expressing state legislative findings on water policy priorities and federal regulatory concerns.

Delivered to Secretary of State at 4:38 p.m. on March 25, 2026
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Bill Summary · HJM 13

Legislative bill overview

HJM 13 is a joint memorial from the Idaho Legislature that expresses legislative findings and formally requests the federal government to take specific actions related to the Clean Water Act. As a memorial, this bill does not create state law but serves as an official statement of the Idaho Legislature's position and petition to Congress or federal agencies.

Why is this important

Joint memorials carry symbolic and political weight—they represent an entire state legislature's official stance on federal policy matters and are transmitted to Congress and relevant federal agencies. This memorial could influence federal water policy discussions, demonstrate constituent concerns to federal representatives, and create a record of Idaho's legislative priorities regarding Clean Water Act implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal overreach concerns: Idaho lawmakers may view federal Clean Water Act requirements as infringing on state water management authority, a persistent tension between state and federal environmental regulation
  • Economic impacts on agriculture/industry: The bill may reflect concerns that Clean Water Act regulations impose compliance costs on Idaho's agricultural, mining, or manufacturing sectors
  • Specificity of federal requests: Without seeing the exact language, the memorial's effectiveness depends on whether it requests clear, actionable changes versus vague policy adjustments to federal agencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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