This bill amends Section 25-2601 of the Idaho Code to enhance the powers of county commissioners in controlling agricultural pests. The revisions remove the term "predatory" from the definition of animals that can be classified as agricultural pests and expand the categories of pests to include specific types of rodents, mammals, insects, and plant disease-causing organisms. The new legal language specifies that county commissioners can declare various animals, including coyotes, rodents like mice and gophers, insects such as crickets and grasshoppers, and plant disease agents as agricultural pests, allowing them to take necessary actions for control.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2026. This change aims to provide county commissioners with clearer authority and a broader scope in managing agricultural pests that threaten livestock, crops, and natural resources within their jurisdictions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 25-2601