TED DIEHL, CHAIRMAN 56th Idaho Legislature - 1st Session
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE April 24, 2001
(208) 342-2319 Norman M. Semanko & Gayle L. Batt, Editors
(208) 344-6690
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BILL NO./ POSITION |
TITLE AND SHORT DESCRIPTION |
SENATE ACTION |
HOUSE ACTION |
FINAL ACTION |
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H. 54 SUPPORT |
APPROPRIATION-ELECTRIC UTILITY STUDY-Appropriation to retain a consultant to study the effects of restructuring the electric utility industry. |
3/6 Passed 34-0-1 |
1/25 Passed 66-0-4 |
Law |
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H. 86 AMEND |
TRANSFER DECISIONS-Jurisdiction over appeals; appeals shall not be heard in SRBA court. |
Replaced w/H. 114 |
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H. 114 SUPPORT |
TRANSFER DECISIONS-Jurisdiction over appeals court review of an action by IDWR; appeals shall not be heard in the SRBA court. |
2/20 Passed 30-0-5 |
2/5 Passed 68-0-2 |
Law |
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H. 142 SUPPORT |
ELECTRIC SUPPLIER STABILIZATION ACT-Amends Electric Supplier Stabilization Act to prohibit pirating of customers. |
2/26 Passed 34-0-1 |
2/15 Passed 69-0-1 |
Law |
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H. 179 SUPPORT |
GALLOWAY DAM STUDY - Appropriates $200,000 to IDWR to conduct a feasibility study of Galloway Dam & Reservoir. |
3/1 Finance Committee |
2/28 Passed 55-14-1 |
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H. 220 HOLD IN COMM. |
FORFEITURE EXEMPTIONS - Exclusion of land does not subject irrigation district water right to forfeiture; non-use by landowner does not cause forfeiture of irrigation district or canal company water right. |
2/15 Res & Con Committee |
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H. 221 SUPPORT |
WATER MEASUREMENT DISTRICTS - Authorize annual charge of up to fifty dollars for each diversion measured in districts. |
3/20 Passed 35-0-0 |
3/2 Passed 65-0-5 |
Law |
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H. 263a SUPPORT |
ICARE - Creates the Idaho Coalition for Agriculture, Rural Communities and the Environment. |
3/12 Ag Affairs |
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H. 358 SUPPORT |
LEMHI RIVER BASIN - Authorizes Water Resource Board to designate minimum stream flow and appoint local rental committee to operate water supply bank in Lemhi River Basin. |
3/22 Passed 34-0-1 |
3/16 Passed 64-0-6 |
Law |
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H. 383 SUPPORT |
FLOW AUGMENTATION - One-year renewal of 42-1763B, authorizing Bureau of Reclamation to rent available water from willing sellers, and recognizing drought conditions. |
3/30 Passed 32-0-3 |
3/29 Passed 68-0-2 |
Law |
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HCR 2 SUPPORT |
ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING STUDY - Appoints a committee to study restructuring of the electric utility industry. |
1/26 Adopted 24-0-11 |
1/19 Adopted 52-0-18 |
Adopted |
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HCR 6 SUPPORT |
NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES STUDY - Interim study committee to study natural resource issues. |
1/26 Adopted 25-0-10 |
1/22 Adopted 60-0-10 |
Adopted |
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HJM 6 SUPPORT |
PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS - Urge President of the United States to reiterate his support for private property rights, reaffirming Executive Order 12630. |
2/28 Adopted Voice Vote |
2/19 Adopted Voice Vote |
Adopted |
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OPPOSE |
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS-MIDDLE FORK OF THE SALMON RIVER-Designate the Middle Fork of the Salmon River an Outstanding Resource Water. |
Voted not to print Res & Con |
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OPPOSE |
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS-SELWAY RIVER-Designate the Selway River an Outstanding Resource Water. |
Voted not to print Res & Con |
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S. 1003 AMEND |
TEMPORARY EXCHANGES - Authorizes temporary exchanges of water rights during drought emergencies. |
Replaced w/S. 1122 |
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S. 1004 AMEND |
IRRIGATION DISTRICT- BOUNDARIES - To be recorded in county of annexed lands. |
Replaced w/S. 1121 |
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S. 1055 NEUTRAL |
STATE WATER PLAN-NORTH FORK CLEAR WATER - Approves amendment to State Water Plan for North Fork Clearwater Basin. |
2/23 Passed 34-0-1 |
3/16 Passed 62-0-8 |
Law |
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S. 1056 NEUTRAL |
PERMIT FEES FOR PRIVATE PONDS - Deletes the permit fees for private ponds. |
3/8 Passed 33-0-2 |
3/16 Passed 62-2-6 |
Law |
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S. 1066 OPPOSE |
DAIRY FARMS-WATER DIVERSIONS - Requires dairy farms to have a permit or license to divert water or lose milking permit. |
2/7 Ag Affairs Committee |
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S. 1067aa NO POSITION |
DAIRY FARMS-WATER SUPPLIES - Evidence of adequate water supply required prior to issuance of milking permit for new or expanded dairy. |
3/15 Passed 32-0-3 |
3/26 Passed 57-3-10 |
Law |
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S. 1088 OPPOSE AS WRITTEN |
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATER (ORW) DESIGNATION PROCESS - Amends the current ORW designation process. |
2/9 Res & Env Committee |
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S. 1121 SUPPORT |
IRRIGATION DISTRICT- BOUNDARIES - Annexed and excluded lands to be recorded in the county in which the lands are situated. |
2/23 Passed 35-0-0 |
3/16 Passed 60-0-10 |
Law |
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S. 1122 SUPPORT |
TEMPORARY EXCHANGES IN DROUGHT - Authorizes temporary exchanges of water rights during drought emergency. |
3/6 Passed 31-3-1 |
3/16 Passed 62-0-8 |
Law |
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S. 1140aa SUPPORT |
PENALTIES FOR FLOODING ROADS - Provides penalty for running water across public highways by flooding or sprinkler irrigation; provides for defenses. |
3/8 Passed 29-4-2 |
3/28 Passed 44-25-1 |
Law |
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S. 1152aa NO POSITION |
FRANCHISES FOR WATER DELIVERY IN CITIES - Authorizes cities to grant exclusive or nonexclusive franchises. |
3/6 Loc. Gov. Committee |
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S. 1158a NO POSITION |
WATER & SEWER DISTRICT-SALE OF BONDS - Authorizes sale of bonds, notes & other obligations of public entities. |
3/13 Passed 32-1-2 |
3/26 Passed 65-0-5 |
Law |
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SCR 111 SUPPORT |
CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)-WETLANDS - Investigate state primacy for the CWA Section 404 Wetlands Programs. |
2/13 Res & Env Committee |
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SCR 113 NO POSITION |
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES - NEW STATE OFFICE - Authorizes IDWR to enter into agreement with State Building Authority to provide financing for new office building. |
3/6 Adopted 29-6-0 |
3/7 Approps. Committee |
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SJM 102 SUPPORT |
OWYHEE-BRUNEAU CANYONLANDS - Urging the Secretary of Interior to refuse to designate Owyhee-Bruneau Canyonlands National Monument. |
2/8 Adopted Voice Vote |
2/28 Adopted 67-0-3 |
Adopted |
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SJM 103 SUPPORT |
MORATORIUM ON ROADLESS REGULATIONS - Request President Bush to impose a moratorium on roadless area regulations. |
2/13 Adopted 33-2-0 |
3/6 Adopted 56-1-13 |
Adopted |
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OPPOSE |
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS-BIG WOOD RIVER-Designate the Big Wood River as an Outstanding Resource Water. |
Voted not to print Res & Env |