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Legislative Report


67th Idaho Legislature
2nd Regular Session


Updated April 5, 2024 (Final)

Idaho Code


H402 (Support)

INJECTION WELLS: Removes language and references to Class II Oil and Gas injection wells from Idaho Code – Idaho does not regulate or permit these wells.

House Action: Passed 65-4-1 (Feb. 1)

Senate Action: Passed 34-0-1 (Mar. 5)

Final Action: Law

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H425 (Support)

STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Amends sections 46-1021(1) and 46-1022 to ensure that Idaho is in compliance with the National Flood Plain Insurance Program regulations.

House Action:  Passed 49-21-0 (Feb. 20)

Senate Action: Passed 24-10-1 (Mar. 18)

Final Action: Law

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H467 (Support)

IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE: Authorizes a ground water district to assess up to $300 / acre foot for noncompliance with approved mitigation plans.

House Action: Passed 65-5-0 (Feb. 16)

Senate Action: Passed 23-11-1 (Mar. 12)

Final Action: Law

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H540 (Support)

FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS: Updates Idaho Code regarding the duties and responsibility of Flood Control Districts.

House Action: Passed 68-0-2 (Feb. 27)

Senate Action: Passed 34-0-1 (Mar. 18)

Final Action: Law

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H653 (Support)

PESTICIDES / LABELING:  Clarifies that existing regulations regarding pesticide labels, like those on pesticides used by IWUA members to manager aquatic weeds, shall create a rebuttable presumption that there was an adequate warning regarding the health and safety from the pesticide.

House Action: Buss. Comm. (Held in Committee)

Senate Action: --

Final Action: --

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H687 (Support)

KOOTENAI RIVER ADJUDICATION: Authorizes commencement of the Kootenai River Adjudication.

House Action: Passed 69-0-1 (Mar. 11)

Senate Action: Passed 35-0-1 (Mar. 21)

Final Action: Law

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HJM9 (Oppose)

HELLS CANYON RELICENSING: Urges FERC to require flows at the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam of 8,500 cfs between May 15 and October 1.

House Action: Res. & Cons. (Held in Comittee)

Senate Action: --

Final Action: --

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S1322 (Support)

INVASIVE SPECIES: Amends and adds to existing law to provide requirements for launch and transport of conveyances and to provide that a portion of annual revenue deposited in the invasive species fund may be made available to counties, cities, and other local entities for certain equipment and supplies. 

House Action: Passed 54-14-2 (Mar. 14)

Senate Action: Passed 29-5-1 (Feb. 27)

Final Action: Law

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S1337a (Support)

IRRIGATION DIST. DELINQUENCY TAX DEED OPTIONS: Creates options for irrigation districts in collecting delinquent assessments, including (i) taking a tax deed; (ii) continuing to assess the property and place liens for delinquent assessments; or (iii) removing the water entitlement from landProvides a process for handling surplus proceeds for the sale of property acquired through tax deed. 

House Action: Passed 67-1-2 (Mar. 14)

Senate Action: Passed 31-0-4 (Mar. 7)

Final Action: Law

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S1338 (Support)

IRRIGATION DIST. DIVISIONS / AMENDMENT: Provides a process for the amendment of irrigation district divisions.

House Action: Passed 68-1-1 (Mar. 13)

Senate Action: Passed 35-0-0 (Feb. 26) 

Final Action: Law

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S1339 (Support)

DITCH EASEMENTS: Includes a "self help" provision to allow ditch owners to restore a ditch that has been piped / moved without permission. Consolidates and clarifies outdated and inconsistent provisions.

House Action: Passed 67-0-0 (Mar. 13)

Senate Action: Passed 35-0-0 (Feb. 27)

Final Action: Law

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S1341 (Support)

ESPA AREA OF COMMON GROUND WATER SUPPLY: Reuires that the ESPA Area of Common Ground Water Supply match the ESPAM Model Boundary.  Allows the Director to include tributary basins in ESPA adminstation following a process that includes notice and a hearing.

House Action: Passed 68-0-2 (Mar. 12)

Senate Action: Passed 35-0-0 (Feb. 26)

Final Action: Law

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S1370 (Support)

DOMESTIC WELLS / SUBDIVISIONS: Requires the use of shared / public water system for subdivisions with 10+ lots. Mandates the use of surface water on subdivision lots (when surface water pre-exists on the lot). Clarifies the ability of counties to consider water supply conditions in comprehensive planning efforts.

House Action: --

Senate Action: Local Gov. & Tax (Held in Committee)

Final Action: --

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S1372 (Support)

DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS: Includes an appropriation for additional funding for the Invasive Species Program.

House Action: Passed 53-16-1 (Mar. 12)

Senate Action: Passed 23-10-2 (Feb. 29)

Final Action: Law

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S1373 (Support)

SOIL & WATER CONS. COMMISSION APPROPRIATION: Includes additional funds for the Water Quality Program for Agriculture (WQPA).

House Action: Passed 51-18-1 (Mar. 12)

Senate Action: Passed 23-10-2 (Feb. 29)

Final Action: Law

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S1411 (Support)

IDWR APPROPRIATIONS: Includes an appropriation of $30 million for water projects.

House Action: 3rd Reading

Senate Action: Passed 36-9-0 (Mar. 11)

Final Action: Law

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SJM103 (Support)

COLUMBIA / SNAKE RIVER RESOLTUION: Expresses support for the operation and management of the Federal Columbia River Power System, including the dams on the Lower Snake River.

House Action: Adopted by Voice Vote (Mar. 21)

Senate Action: Adopted 29-5-1 (Feb. 26)

Final Action: --

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IWUA Legislative Committee

Legislative Committee Chair: Barney Metz

District 1: Mike Rasmussen
 District 2: Alan Kelsch
District 3: Kevin Christensen
 District 4: Jeff Darrington
District 5: Rick Pearson
District 6: Alan Hansten
 District 7: Carl Seiders
 District 8: Alan Smith
 District 9: Greg Shenton
 District 10: Kevin Lakey
 District 11: Michael Comeskey (Richard Durrant, ALT)
 District 12: Kirk Meyers

 District 13: Carl Hayes

 District 14: Chad Hennegler
 District 15: Barney Metz
 District 16: Harold Mohlman
 Associate Members: Keith Esplin

Associate Members:Roger Warner
At-large, Surface Water: Shawn Tischendorf

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

Ground Water Caucus: Shawn VanOrden

Ground Water Caucus: Bob Turner

Ground Water Caucus: Alan Jackson

Ground Water Caucus: Adam Young

Ground Water Caucus: T.J. Budge


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