H0826

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Honey Commission.

Complete·3/30/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0826 amends and repeals sections of Idaho Code to revise the Idaho Honey Commission's duties, tax rates, and penalties for violations.

Idaho H0826 amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Honey Commission. The bill repeals certain sections and amends others to update the commission's duties, tax rates, and penalties for violations. The commission is tasked with setting honey quality, identity, and labeling standards, and conducting advertising and research campaigns. The annual tax on each colony or hive of bees is set at five cents, with the possibility of changing the tax rate through a beekeeper referendum.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

9:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 24

9:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 30

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 218 Effective: 07/01/2026; 07/01/2026 IDAPA Sunset Clause

Mar 30

House

SECTION 12

Mar 27

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor