{"id":11077,"date":"2025-08-09T07:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T13:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=11077"},"modified":"2025-08-10T10:25:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T16:25:03","slug":"public-lands-proposed-constitutional-amendment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=11077","title":{"rendered":"Public Lands – Proposed Idaho Constitutional Amendment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nBeen working with Ben on this and fully support the draft legislation.<\/p>\n

Public lands are a hot topic!<\/p>\n

Respectfully,<\/p>\n

Dan Waugh
\nPublic Lands
\n501 E. Baybrook Ct
\nBoise Id, 83706
\nDwaugh@alscott.com
\nOffice: 208-424-3873
\nCell: 360-791-1591<\/p>\n

Public Lands – Idaho Legislator to unveil proposed constitutional amendment\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Published in the Idaho Capital Sun)<\/p>\n

Senator Ben Adams to Propose Constitutional Amendment Protecting Idaho\u2019s Public Lands<\/strong><\/p>\n

PINE \u2013 Senator Ben Adams, (R-Nampa) will unveil a proposed Constitutional Amendment next week aimed at permanently protecting Idaho\u2019s public lands from sale and ensuring they remain open and accessible for future generations.<\/p>\n

The amendment, which Adams will introduce in the 2026 legislative session, would prevent the State from selling future lands granted or acquired from the federal government. It also establishes guiding principles\u2014with a focus on conservation, public access, and responsible use.<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic lands are a precious inheritance for Idahoans who\u2019ve hunted, fished, and explored them for generations,\u201d Adams said. \u201cThis amendment makes it clear: these lands are not for sale to the highest bidder. They belong to the people of Idaho\u2014now and always.<\/p>\n

The proposal includes the creation of a \u201cPublic Lands of the State\u201d trust. Revenues generated from responsible land use, like timber harvesting, grazing, and recreation\u2014would be used to maintain the land and support Idahoans directly, especially in rural communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur rural schools are often surrounded by public land, but they lack the resources to maintain even basic facilities,\u201d Adams said. \u201cWe should be using the abundant natural resources in those areas to benefit the people who live there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adams emphasized that preserving land is not just about conservation but about resisting short-sighted deals and protecting Idaho\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cSelling off public land for a quick payday is a betrayal of our state motto: Esto Perpetua\u2014let it be perpetual,\u201d Adams said. \u201cThis land isn\u2019t a developer\u2019s project or a billionaire\u2019s private hunting retreat. It\u2019s our children\u2019s birthright.<\/p>\n

The official unveiling will take place at 12:00 pm on August 15 at the Pine Caf\u00e9 in Pine, Idaho. Members of the public and press are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n

Senator Ben Adams is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and third-term legislator representing District 12. He has been a vocal advocate for veterans, constitutional principles, and protecting Idaho\u2019s land, people, and way of life.
\nMedia Availability: Senator Adams is available for interviews before and after the event. To schedule a time, contact his office at 208-546-9393<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Been working with Ben on this and fully support the draft legislation. Public lands are a hot topic! Respectfully, Dan Waugh Public Lands 501 E. Baybrook Ct Boise Id, 83706 Dwaugh@alscott.com Office: 208-424-3873 Cell: 360-791-1591 Public Lands – Idaho Legislator to unveil proposed constitutional amendment\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Published in the Idaho Capital Sun) Senator Ben Adams […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,15,48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-around-the-campfire","category-current-events","category-public-lands"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11077"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11077\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11089,"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11077\/revisions\/11089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}