H0652

Adds to existing law to provide for hunting as the state sport.

Final Passage·3/17/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0652 designates hunting as the state sport of Idaho.

Idaho H0652 adds to existing law to designate hunting as the state sport of Idaho. The bill reflects the state's historical and cultural value of hunting, fishing, and trapping. It amends Chapter 45, Title 67, Idaho Code, by adding a new section declaring hunting as the state sport. The bill declares an emergency and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 34–0 · Mar 17
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 11

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 17

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

Mar 17

House

Delivered to Governor at 1:35 p.m. on March 17, 2026

Mar 16

House

Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate