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States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.

FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT -- States findings of the Legislature and requests federal intervention to ensure proper application of FLPMA.

FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Idaho Legislature calls on the United States Congress to reaffirm the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) as the primary authority governing federal land management and land exchanges. A recent legal decision originating in Idaho threatens the predictability and stability of FLPMA's long-established framework, which is essential to effective land management in Idaho and throughout the West. This memorial calls on Congress to act expeditiously to reaffirm that FLPMA as the primary authority to manage federal public lands and prevent disruption to existing and future land exchanges.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 4, 2026

House Third Reading

✗ Failed
69 Yea
0 Nay
1 absentFailed by 98.57 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Delivered to Secretary of State at 3:12 p.m. on February 20, 2026

SPONSORS

R
Van Burtenshaw

Sen · SD-031

Primary
R
Jack Nelsen

Rep · HD-026B

R
Kevin Cook

Sen · SD-032

R
John Shirts

Rep · HD-009A

R
Jim Guthrie

Sen · SD-028

R
Dan Garner

Rep · HD-028B

R
Ben Adams

Sen · SD-012

R
Dale Hawkins

Rep · HD-002B

R
Julie VanOrden

Sen · SD-030

R
Charlie Shepherd

Rep · HD-007B

R
Richard Cheatum

Rep · HD-028A

R
Jerald Raymond

Rep · HD-031A

R
Stephanie Mickelsen

Rep · HD-032A

R
Britt Raybould

Rep · HD-034B

R
Dori Healey

Rep · HD-015B

R
Douglas Pickett

Rep · HD-027A

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 23, 2026

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