Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the domestic use of water.
DOMESTIC WELLS -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the domestic use of water.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
In 2025, the Idaho legislature passed S1083a, enacting several amendments impacting domestic exempt wells in Idaho. This amendment provides the following further amendments and clarifications: 1. Defines the term "subdivision," for purposes of sections 42-111 and 42-227 to mean a development with 5 lots. 2. Clarifies that the limitations contained in section 42-227(4) apply only to subdivisions with final applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. 3. Clarifies that the amendments of section 31-3805 apply only to subdivisions with final applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. 4. Additional amendments to improve readability.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
YEA (29)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (6)
House Third Reading
YEA (69)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Session Law Chapter 2 Effective: 02/17/2026
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2026
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Feb 17, 2026