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 land. Provides 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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