Idaho Legislature approves merge of historic preservation office into newly formed agency

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 450

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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The Senate on Monday night approved a bill to move the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office into a newly formed state agency that would oversee species conservation, mining and energy.

The historic preservation office “encourages the preservation, documentation, and use of cultural resources,” according to its website. House Bill 898 moves the office out from under the Idaho State Historical Society to the newly formed Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination. …

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