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H 593

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – Amends and repeals existing law to remove reference to outdated or unnecessary provisions.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

H 593 removes outdated references from Idaho's environmental quality statutes to streamline regulatory code and reduce obsolete provisions.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 87 Effective: 07/01/2026
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Bill Summary · H 593

Legislative bill overview

H 593 is a housekeeping bill that amends and repeals provisions in Idaho law related to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill removes outdated or unnecessary references from existing statutes without creating new substantive policy.

Why is this important

Housekeeping bills like this improve code clarity and reduce confusion by eliminating dead law that no longer serves a functional purpose. This can make regulations easier to understand and enforce for both businesses and regulatory agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill's vague language about "outdated or unnecessary provisions" makes it difficult for legislators and the public to evaluate what exactly is being removed without detailed legislative history
  • Potential unintended consequences: Repealing provisions without clear documentation could accidentally eliminate important protections or regulatory authority if the provisions were more current than stated
  • Transparency concerns: Housekeeping bills that bundle multiple repeals limit public scrutiny of individual changes compared to separate, targeted legislation

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

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