H0749

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding costs associated with the annexation of certain property by cities.

Complete·3/23/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0749 amends annexation laws to require consent from landowners for certain types of property.

Idaho H0749 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding costs associated with the annexation of certain property by cities. The bill specifies that property owned by a nongovernmental entity used for outdoor recreational activities, railroad rights-of-way, and agricultural or forest lands require express written permission for annexation. It also mandates that landowners whose property is annexed without consent are not required to use city-provided municipal services and can maintain their existing systems. The bill declares an emergency and provides an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 23

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2026 Session Law Chapter 97 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 19

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

Mar 19

House

Delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on March 19, 2026