Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 112, introduced by the Judiciary and Rules Committee, expresses the Idaho Legislature's findings regarding certain rules established by the Idaho Department of Lands. The resolution asserts that these rules, which pertain to grazing, farming, conservation, noncommercial recreation, and communication site leases, are inconsistent with legislative intent. Specifically, the Legislature is concerned that the provision allowing for the cancellation of state grazing leases with only six months' notice is inadequate and warrants rejection.
As a result, the resolution formally rejects the final rule outlined in IDAPA 20.03.14, Section 050., Subsection 02., declaring it null, void, and without effect starting July 1, 2025. This action underscores the Legislature's authority to oversee and reject executive agency rules that do not align with its intent, ensuring that the management of state lands aligns with legislative priorities and protections for stakeholders involved in grazing and related activities.