STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27252 / S1248
The purpose of this legislation is to amend Section 22-1505, Idaho Code, removing the requirement that
the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station in the College of Agriculture of the University of Idaho use the
Administrative Rule process for setting standards for seed certification. The current process that allows
for public and industry input in setting seed certification standards through the Idaho Crop Improvement
Association, the current agent of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station, would remain in place; however,
the added formal rule promulgation process would be removed. Layering the formal rule promulgation
process on top of the process that has been developed through the Idaho Crop Improvement Association has
added a layer of bureaucracy and timelines that limits the ability to amend standards in a manner responsive
to industry needs. The current framework for gathering stakeholder/industry input used by the Idaho Crop
Improvement Association allows those that are impacted by changes to the standards to be involved in the
process through the Idaho Crop Improvement Association. Additionally, a 30-day public comment period for
the standards would be required prior to their establishment.
FISCAL NOTE
There would be a de minimis positive fiscal impact. The current processes facilitated by the College of
Agriculture and its agent, the Idaho Crop Improvement Association, would continue. The administrative rule
process would be eliminated resulting in one less rule being published each year. The publication costs for
this rule have run between $500 and $1,000 each year.
Contact:
Tracie Bent
State Board of Education
(208) 332-1582
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: 01/23/2020, 9:16 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-1502, 22-1503, 22-1504, 22-1505, 22-1506, 22-1507