PACIFIC NORTHWEST ECONOMIC REGION – Repeals existing law relating to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region.
This bill repeals Idaho Code Chapter 78, which established the Pacific Northwest Economic Region framework. It removes the existing legal structure without creating new programs or requirements. The repeal takes effect on July 1, 2026, following an emergency declaration. (Note: As a procedural repeal with no new policy provisions, this summary is concise per the bill's nature.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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