Senate Joint Memorial No. 102 expresses the Idaho Legislature's recognition of the significance of the domestic mining industry to the nation's economy, particularly in manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and food security. The memorial highlights Idaho's rich deposits of critical minerals, such as molybdenum, cobalt, and phosphate, which are essential for various industries and cannot be synthetically produced. It emphasizes the importance of efficient and predictable permitting processes for mining operations on federally managed lands, as well as the need to address bureaucratic delays and litigation that hinder mineral development.

The memorial calls upon Idaho's Governor, Attorney General, and congressional delegation to collaborate with federal officials to ensure that laws and regulations align with the current administration's agenda, particularly regarding the permitting of critical mineral development. It also urges a review of relevant federal statutes to eliminate obstacles to mineral production and processing in Idaho. The Legislature acknowledges the critical role of the mining industry in the state's economy and requests continued efforts to support its growth and sustainability.