STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to provide for the State Historic Preservation Officer.

This bill establishes a State Historic Preservation Officer in Idaho and creates a state historic preservation program to protect and manage historic sites. The officer would be appointed by the governor and placed within the Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination, with authority to hire staff and appoint a review board to oversee preservation efforts. The legislation also updates related definitions in state law and repeals an obsolete section regarding the historic preservation officer position. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and aim to align Idaho's historic preservation efforts with national standards.