Idaho Legislative Report
IWUA's Legislative Committee develops and reviews proposed legislation affecting water users in Idaho. The Committee has earned a reputation for finding thoughtful, collaborative solutions to some of more challenging water issues. Over the last decade, the Committee has had a 95.86% success rate (see table below).
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68th Idaho Legislature
1st Regular Session
Bill Number TBD (Support) Lateral Manager: Amendments to section 42-909 to include "canal company and other irrigation entity" in the list of authorized entities and to make actions under the code section discretionary. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: Law __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) Irrigation District Lien Assessment Priority: Amending 43-706 to align with sections 42-906, 42-2201 and 42-5240 and clarify that liens for irrigation assessments have a first priority. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) Irrigation District Contracts: Amending section 43-320 to allow contracts with irrigation districts for the purpose of recharge, even if board members have an interest in the contract, provided that the board member does not receive any profits from the contract. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) Flood Control Districts: Updating Idaho's flood control district statutes. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) Ground Water Districts: Updating provisions of Idaho's ground water district statutes. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) Water Project Funding: Governor Little's "Keeping Promises" proposal for $30 million of ongoing funds for water infrastructure projects. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) IWRRI Funding: Funding for the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) with $2.5 million ongoing funds. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ Bill Number TBD (Support) IDWR Funding: Budget request of the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR), including additional full-time employees. House Action: Senate Action: Final Action: __________________________ | IWUA Legislative CommitteeLegislative Committee Chair: Barney Metz District 1: Mike Rasmussen District 13: Carl Hayes District 14: Chad Hennegler Associate Members: Roger Warner At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson Ground Water Caucus: Shawn VanOrden Ground Water Caucus: Bob Turner Ground Water Caucus: Alan Jackson Ground Water Caucus: Adam Young Ground Water Caucus: T.J. Budge  |