2017 LEGISLATIVE REPORT

STEVE HOWSER, CHAIRMAN
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
64TH  Idaho Legislature – 1ST  Regular Session
Final – April 10, 2017
Norman M. Semanko, Editor (208) 344-6690

H-96 SUPPORT
BEAR RIVER COMMISSION – APPOINTMENTS – Provides for appointment of alternates to Commission.

House Action: Passed, 2/13, 69-0-1
SenatePassed: 3/13, 33-0-2
Final Action: Law

H-140 SUPPORT
STATE WATER PLAN – NOTICE – Provides notice of State Water Plan changes to all legislators.

House Action: Passed: 3/1, 69-0-1
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/14, 34-0-1
Final Action: Law

H-169 SUPPORT
REINTRODUCTION OF SPECIES – LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL – Clarifies Legislature’s approval is required for State efforts to reintroduce species.

House Action: Passed: 2/27, 60-10-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/14, 28-6-1
Final Action: Law

H-170 SUPPORT
REINTRODUCTION OF SPECIES – GOVERNOR’S APPROVAL – Clarifies Governor’s approval is required for reintroduction of all species.

House Action: Passed: 2/27, 59-11-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/14, 27-5-3
Final Action: Law

H-171 SUPPORT
REINTRODUCTION OF SPECIES – HELLS CANYON PROJECT – Provides that fishway requirements do not apply to Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project.

House Action: Passed: 2/27, 61-9-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/15, 29-6-0
Final Action: Law

H-274a SUPPORT REPLACES H-256/S-1068
INVASIVE SPECIES – Provides for Invasive Species Coordinator, cooperative agreements, extended hours at check stations, and additional agency responsibilities.

House Action: Passed: 3/27, 70-0-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/22, 32-3-0
Final Action: VETOED

H-319 SUPPORT REPLACES H-292
TEMPORARY USE – Provides authority for IDWR Director to approve temporary use for flood protection, recharge or remediation.

House Action: Passed: 3/22, 68-0-2
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/23, 35-0-0
Final Action: Law

HJM-2 SUPPORT
REINTRODUCTION OF SALMON – OPPOSITION – Confirms State’s opposition to reintroduction of salmon above Hells Canyon Project.

House Action: Adopted: 2/17 Voice Vote
SenatePassed: Adopted: 3/2, 34-0-1
Final Action: Adopted

HJM-4 SUPPORT
INVASIVE SPECIES – Expresses Legislature’s support for cooperative regional efforts to prevent and control the spread of invasive species.

House Action: Adopted: 3/6 Voice Vote
SenatePassed: Adopted: 3/14 Voice Vote
Final Action: Adopted

HJM-8 SUPPORT
INVASIVE SPECIES – Expresses Legislature’s support for Congressional funding to combat invasive quagga and zebra mussels.

House Action: Adopted: 3/20, 70-0-0
SenatePassed: Adopted: 3/22 Voice Vote
Final Action: Adopted

S-1047 SUPPORT
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS – Corrects existing statutory fix to allow for continued use of submersible pumps.

House Action: Passed: 3/15, 69-1-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 2/21, 35-0-0
Final Action: Law

S-1063 SUPPORT
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS – ASSESSMENT OF STATE LANDS – Clarifies that State lands are subject to assessment if receiving benefits.

House Action: Passed: 3/8, 70-0-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 2/23, 32-2-1
Final Action: Law

S-1064 SUPPORT
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS – EXCLUSIONS – Corrects existing statutes regarding exclusion process and fees.

House Action: Passed: 3/9, 62-7-1
SenatePassed: Passed: 2/14, 34-0-1
Final Action: Law

S-1084 SUPPORT
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS – FILING FEE – Increases filing fee for delinquency lists from $2 to $25 (last increase in 1925).

House Action: Passed: 3/10, 65-4-1
SenatePassed: Passed: 2/27, 33-1-1
Final Action: Law

S-1101 NO POSITION
STOCKWATER – FILING FEES – Limits cost of filing fees for stockwater claims in adjudication.

House Action: Passed: 3/16, 70-0-0
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/7, 32-1-2
Final Action: Law

S-1111 NO POSITION REPLACES S-1102
STOCKWATER – FEDERAL GOVERNMENT – Codifies that stockwater rights held by federal government require actual beneficial use.

House Action: Passed: 3/16, 69-0-1
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/7, 34-0-1
Final Action: Law

S-1112 SUPPORT
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION – INVASIVE SPECIES – Provides additional funding of $1,010,000 during FY 2017 for watercraft inspection stations.

House Action: Passed: 3/9, 60-0-1
SenatePassed: Passed: 3/2, 33-1-1
Final Action: Law

SCR-114 SUPPORT
NATURAL RESOURCES STUDIES – Reauthorizes interim committee to study natural resource issues.

House Action: Adopted: 3/20, 67-1-2
SenatePassed: Adopted: 3/6, 32-0-3
Final Action: Adopted

SJM-101 NO POSITION
CRATERS OF THE MOON – Expresses Legislature’s support for Congress to designate Craters of the Moon National Monument as a National Park.

House Action: State Affairs Comm
SenatePassed: Adopted: 3/6, 20-13-2