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H0502
Changes to the Idaho Forest Products Commission
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
In one sentence
This law updates rules for how the Idaho Forest Products Commission is run and defines who serves on it.
What it does
- Updates definitions of terms like 'forest lands' and 'forest product manufacturer'.
- Sets up a five-member commission with voting members appointed by the governor from lists submitted by financial supporters.
- Adds non-voting advisory members from state agencies, universities, and logging contractors to guide the group.
- Allows the commission to elect a chair and vice-chair and hire staff for meetings.
- Confirms assessment limits of up to 50 cents per thousand board feet on manufacturers and up to $25 per employee on harvesters.
Who it affects
- The Idaho Forest Products Commission
- Businesses that make forest products like lumber or paper in Idaho
- Companies that cut, move, or sell timber within the state
Limits and unknowns
- The official text provided cuts off before finishing the details on how employee counts are measured for harvesters.
- Specific rules for filling vacancies depend on future actions by the commission and legislative approval.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Assessment year
- The calendar year when the commission collects fees.
- Forest product manufacturer
- A business that turns wood into lumber, paper, or other products for sale, excluding those making fence posts, shingles, firewood, or log structures.
- Financial supporter
- Any entity that has paid the required fees to the commission.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Forest products commission
Official activity
Bill history
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