SJR 102 Idaho Senate · 68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

LANDS – Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish provisions for the management of certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government.

This proposed constitutional amendment would require Idaho to place certain lands granted or acquired from the federal government into a permanent public trust. It prohibits selling these lands (except for land exchanges approved by two-thirds of the legislature) and mandates management focused on conservation, public access, and long-term resource protection. Revenue from leases on these lands would fund a new "public lands trust fund," used for land maintenance, county compensation, public access improvements, and support for public schools. The amendment must be approved by Idaho voters to take effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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Jan 21, 2026
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