(208) 342-2319 Norman M. Semanko & Gayle L. Batt, Editors
(208) 344-6690
BILL NO./
POSITION
TITLE AND SHORT DESCRIPTION
SENATE
ACTION
HOUSE
ACTION
FINAL
ACTION
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
H. 86
AMEND
TRANSFER DECISIONS-Jurisdiction over appeals; appeals shall not be heard in SRBA court.
Replaced w/H. 114
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
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
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
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
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
H. 263a
SUPPORT
ICARE – Creates the Idaho Coalition for Agriculture, Rural Communities and the Environment.
3/12
Ag Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
OPPOSE
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS-SELWAY RIVER-Designate the Selway River an Outstanding Resource Water.
Voted not
to print
Res & Con
S. 1003
AMEND
TEMPORARY EXCHANGES – Authorizes temporary exchanges of water rights during drought emergencies.
Replaced w/S. 1122
S. 1004
AMEND
IRRIGATION DISTRICT- BOUNDARIES – To be recorded in county of annexed lands.
Replaced
w/S. 1121
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
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
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
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
S. 1088
OPPOSE AS
WRITTEN
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATER (ORW) DESIGNATION PROCESS – Amends the current ORW designation process.
2/9
Res & Env
Committee
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
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
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
S. 1152aa
NO POSITION
FRANCHISES FOR WATER DELIVERY IN CITIES – Authorizes cities to grant exclusive or nonexclusive franchises.
3/6
Loc. Gov.
Committee
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
SCR 111
SUPPORT
CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)-WETLANDS – Investigate state primacy for the CWA Section 404 Wetlands Programs.
2/13
Res & Env
Committee
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
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
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
OPPOSE
OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS-BIG WOOD RIVER-Designate the Big Wood River as an Outstanding Resource Water.