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S 1011

FISH AND GAME – Amends existing law to provide requirements for members of winter feeding advisory committees.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Each winter feeding advisory committee must be five resident members per district, with at least one agricultural producer on each vacancy after July 1, 2025.

Signed by Governor on 03/19/25 Session Law Chapter 121 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · S 1011

Summary — S 1011 (Idaho)

Title: FISH AND GAME — Requirements for members of winter feeding advisory committees
Session Law Chapter 121 — Signed by Governor 03/19/2025; Effective 07/01/2025

Purpose

The bill amends Idaho Code §36-123 to add membership and residency requirements for winter feeding advisory committees that advise on feeding of antelope, elk, and deer. The intent is to ensure local representation and include agricultural producers among committee members.

Key provisions

  • Section amended: Idaho Code §36-123 (Winter Feeding Advisory Committees).
  • Committee composition:
    • Each district where winter feeding normally occurs must have a five‑member advisory committee.
    • All committee members must be residents of the Fish and Game district for which the committee is formed.
    • As vacant positions are filled after July 1, 2025, at least one member of each committee must be an agricultural producer.
  • Appointment and terms:
    • Members are appointed and may be removed for cause by unanimous vote of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.
    • Terms are two years (some initial appointments may be one year to stagger terms); vacancy appointments fill unexpired terms.
    • Committees serve without compensation.
  • Operations and duties:
    • Committees must meet at least annually, on or before December 1 prior to the winter feeding season.
    • Each committee appoints a chairman; chairmen meet at least annually to coordinate and may choose a leader among them.
    • The Department of Fish and Game provides staff support.
    • Committees may advise on administration of winter feeding programs and act as liaisons among the commission, department, interest groups, and the public.
  • Effective date/emergency:
    • The bill includes an emergency clause and states it takes effect on and after July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Winter feeding advisory committees statewide (structure and membership selection going forward).
  • Idaho Fish and Game Commission (appointment/removal authority).
  • Agricultural producers (explicitly eligible and required to be represented on each committee as vacancies are filled).
  • Local district residents and stakeholders involved in winter feeding programs.

Fiscal impact & implementation

  • Fiscal note: No additional funds required — committees already exist and the changes alter membership requirements only.
  • Implementation timing: new agricultural‑producer requirement applies to committee vacancies filled after July 1, 2025; residency requirement applies immediately as stated in the amended statute.

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

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