Amends existing law to revise certain powers and duties of district boards of health.
PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS -- Amends existing law to revise certain powers and duties of district boards of health.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation updates Section 39-414, Idaho Code, to ensure district health boards focus only on necessary and reasonable health laws and regulations. It removes their broad authority to take sweeping actions for public health, including preventative measures. This change keeps their duties clear and limits overreach, ensuring resources are used responsibly and decisions stay with a well-defined scope.
FISCAL NOTE
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This legislation does not create, eliminate, or alter any sources of revenue or expenditure and therefore has no anticipated fiscal impact.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (31)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (4)
House Third Reading
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YEA (65)
NAY (1)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (4)
LATEST ACTION
Session Law Chapter 169 Effective: 07/01/2025
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Mar 25, 2025
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