64TH  Idaho Legislature, 2nd Regular Session
IWUA Legislative Committee

Dan Davidson, Chairman

Paul L. Arrington, Editor

H370 (Support)

DISTRICT MEETINGS (I.C. 42-605): Amends statute to extend window for Water District Annual Meetings; clarifies that absentee and proxy voting are not permitted at annual meetings.

House Action: Passed 69-0-1 (2/5)

Senate Action: Passed 33-0-2 (2/26)

Final Action: Law

H371 (Support)

CRITICAL GROUND WATER AREAS (I.C. 42-233a): Removes September 1st deadline for curtailment orders; provides that water right holders participating in approved plan will not be subject to priority administration.

House Action: Passed 70-0-0 (2/5)

Senate Action: Passed 23-10-2 (2/26)

Final Action: Law

H372 (Support)

TRANSFER APPLICATION FEES (I.C. 42-221): Provides a $50 fee for transfers seeking to change only legal description for place of use/point of diversion.

House Action: Passed 70-0-0 (2/5)

Senate Action: Passed 33-0-2 (2/26)

Final Action: Law

H550a (Support)

FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS (I.C. 42-3109): Amends existing law to provide for the removal of a commissioner by the director of the Department of Water Resources.

House Action: Passed 69-0-1 (3/1)

Senate Action: Passed 35-0-0

Final Action: Law

H623 (Oppose)

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code): Repeals, amends and adds to existing law to revise procedures for contested cases and hearing officers.

House Action: Passed 47-23-0 (3/6)

Senate Action: Judiciary & Rules Committee (held)

HJM11 (Support)

COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY JOINT MEMORIAL: Joint memorial supporting negotiations of Columbia River Treaty and stating positions relative to hydropower, flood control and ecosystem function.

House Action: Passed by Voice Vote (3/1)

Senate Action: Passed by Voice Vote (3/8)

S1218 (Support)

NPDES PRIMACY (I.C. 39-175C): Providing final statutory authority for the IPDES Program.

House Action: Passed 54-12-3 (2/22)

Senate Action: Passed 32-1-2 (2/7)

Final Action: Law

S1260 (Support)

LAKES COMMISSION (I.C. 39-8503 & 39-8504): Provides authority to Lakes Commission to participate in regional efforts relating to the Columbia River Basin; provides authority to use commission funds for participation.

House Action: Passed 68-0-2 (3/2)

Senate Action: Passed 33-1-1 (2/14)

Final Action: Law

S1261 (Support)

PRIEST LAKE (I.C. 70-507): Priest Lake outlet control structure is under control of Water Board, revises provisions relating to O&M of the structure; revises provisions regarding surface levels.

House Action: Passed 68-0-2 (3/2)

Senate Action: Passed 34-0-1 (2/16)

Final Action: Law

S1268 (Support)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT STATUTES (I.C. 42-2913, 42-2936, 42-2962, 42-2979 & 42-2979A): Provides for compensation of drainage commissioners, clarifies the limitations of assessments for O&M, amends amounts pertaining to sale of personal property, and allows for trade/exchange of district property.

House Action: Passed 61-6-3 (3/6)

Senate Action: Passed 34-0-1 (2/16)

Final Action: Law

S1305 (Support)

IN-STREAM & OTHER WATER USE FOR LIVESTOCK (I.C. 42-113): Amends statute to clarify that stock water rights are appurtenant to the base property.

House Action: Passed 68-0-2 (3/8)

Senate Action: Passed 34-0-1 (2/22)

Final Action: Law