STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31437 / H0614
This bill creates a new chapter in Title 38, entitled “Sustainable Management of National Forests Act”
recognizing the many benefits derived from proper forest management of federal forests throughout Idaho.
The bill authorizes the Department of Lands to enhance and further implement the existing Good Neighbor
Authority program as authorized in 16 U.S.C. Section 2113a (2016) creating accounts in the state treasury for
Good Neighbor forest management, and authorizes appropriations from those accounts to carry out provisions
of the Good Neighbor policy.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no negative impact to the General Fund nor to local units of government. Since Good Neighbor
Authority inception in 2016, the Idaho Department of Lands has treated approximately 20,000 acres of national
forestland and sold 40 timber sales valued at more than $20 million.
Contact:
Representative Judy Boyle
Senator Mark Harris
(208) 332-1000
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: 02/21/2024, 9:26 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 38-102
Engrossment 1: 38-102