STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29948C1 / H0120
In 2017, the Idaho Legislature modernized Chapter 3, Title 47, Idaho Code to provide additional guidance to
operators, mineral interest owners, and the state. There were significant changes to statute at that time. After
five years of operating under these new guidelines, the OGCC is recommending some additional changes to
provide clarity to stakeholders. These changes improve and clarify reporting guidelines for the operator, allow
changes to the makeup of the commission by removing the Director of the Department of Lands as well as
changing the technical requirements of commissioners to better reflect the needs in Idaho. The changes also
clarify just and reasonable terms for integration. Building these terms into statute allow mineral interest owners
to be made aware of these terms prior to integration as required by the U.S. district court decision CAIA vs.
Schultz.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation will have no impact on the state’s General fund or any dedicated fund or federal fund because
the legislation only makes technical corrections and clarifications to existing code.
Contact:
Mick Thomas
mthomas@idl.idaho.gov
(208) 519-1387
James Thum
jthum@idl.idaho.gov
(208) 334-0243
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/10/2023, 9:24 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 47-310, 47-314, 47-315, 47-316, 47-317, 47-318, 47-320, 47-321, 47-324, 47-326, 47-327, 47-328, 47-331, 47-334
Engrossment 1: 47-310, 47-314, 47-315, 47-316, 47-317, 47-318, 47-320, 47-321, 47-324, 47-326, 47-327, 47-328, 47-331, 47-334