Amends existing law to exempt federally recognized Indian tribes from the definition of “foreign government,” such that certain restrictions regarding real property will not apply to them, and to include forest land as one of the kinds of property that a foreign government may not purchase.
PROPERTY -- Amends existing law to exempt federally recognized Indian tribes from the definition of “foreign government,” such that certain restrictions regarding real property will not apply to them, and to include forest land as one of the kinds of property that a foreign government may not purchase.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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Idaho law prohibits a foreign government or foreign state-controlled enterprise from purchasing, acquiring or holding any controlling interest in agriculture land, water rights, mining claims or mineral rights in the State of Idaho. This clarifies that forest land is included and that federally recognized Indian Tribes are not foreign governments.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
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Senate Third Reading
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LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2024 Session Law Chapter 24 Effective: Retroactive to 04/03/2023
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2024
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Mar 12, 2024